Origin of blunt
1150–1200; Middle English; perhaps akin to
blind
synonym study for blunt
1. See
dull.
2.
Blunt,
bluff,
brusque,
curt characterize manners and speech.
Blunt suggests lack of polish and of regard for the feelings of others:
blunt and tactless.
Bluff implies an unintentional roughness together with so much good-natured heartiness that others rarely take offense:
a bluff sea captain.
Brusque connotes sharpness and abruptness of speech or manner:
a brusque denial.
Curt applies especially to disconcertingly concise language:
a curt reply.
3. See
dull.
OTHER WORDS FROM blunt
blunt·ly, adverb blunt·ness, noun un·blunt·ed, adjectiveWords nearby blunt
blunderbuss,
blunderhead,
blunge,
blunger,
blunkett,
blunt,
blunt duct adenosis,
blunthead,
blur,
blurb,
blurry
Example sentences from the Web for bluntly
British Dictionary definitions for bluntly (1 of 2)
blunt
/ (blʌnt) /
adjective
verb (tr)
to make less sharp
to diminish the sensitivity or perception of; make dull
noun
slang
a cannabis cigarette
Derived forms of blunt
bluntly, adverb bluntness, nounWord Origin for blunt
C12: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse
blundr dozing,
blunda to close one's eyes; see
blunder,
blind
British Dictionary definitions for bluntly (2 of 2)
Blunt
/ (blʌnt) /
noun
Anthony . 1907–83, British art historian and Soviet spy
Wilfred Scawen . 1840–1922, British poet, traveller, and anti-imperialist