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blunt

Letters that make blunt

b, l, n, t, u are letters that make 'blunt'

Words within blunt

NT, UN, Lunt, Lu are words within 'blunt'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of blunt

blunts is a word created by adding a letter to 'blunt'

blunt is a 5 letter word starting with b
blunt is a 5 letter word ending with t

9 possible definitions for 'blunt'

Blunt as "used of a knife or other blade, not sharp"

Under this definition, blunt is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of blunt

dullness, bluntness are derivatives of 'blunt'.

Similar to blunt

dull is similar to blunt.

Example of blunt used within this context

"a blunt instrument"

Blunt as "having a broad or rounded end"

Under this definition, blunt is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of blunt

dullness, bluntness are derivatives of 'blunt'.

Similar to blunt

pointless, unpointed are similar to 'blunt'.

Example of blunt used within this context

"thick marks made by a blunt pencil"

Blunt as "make less lively, intense, or vigorous, impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation"

Under this definition, blunt is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

deaden has the same meaning as blunt

Antonyms

enliven, liven, liven up, invigorate, animate have the opposite meaning of 'blunt'

blunt as a type

'blunt' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

Types of blunt

petrify, dampen, obtund, soften, weaken, damp, break are types of 'blunt'.

Derivatives of blunt

deadening, stultification, constipation, impairment are derivatives of 'blunt'.

Example of blunt used within this context

"Terror blunted her feelings", "deaden a sound"

Blunt as "make less sharp"

Under this definition, blunt is a verb and has the following properties:

blunt as a type

'blunt' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

Example of blunt used within this context

"blunt the knives"

Blunt as "make dull or blunt"

Under this definition, blunt is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

dull has the same meaning as blunt

Antonyms

sharpen has the opposite meaning of blunt

blunt as a type

'blunt' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

Blunt as "make numb or insensitive"

Under this definition, blunt is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

benumb, dull, numb have the same meaning as 'blunt'

blunt as a type

'blunt' can be a type of desensitize, desensitise.

Blunt as "make less intense"

Under this definition, blunt is a verb and has the following properties:

blunt as a type

'blunt' can be a type of weaken.

Example of blunt used within this context

"blunted emotions"

Blunt as "characterized by directness in manner or speech, without subtlety or evasion"

Under this definition, blunt is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

free-spoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, candid, frank, forthright, plainspoken, point-blank, outspoken have the same meaning as 'blunt'

Derivatives of blunt

frankness, outspokenness, bluntness, candor, candidness, directness, forthrightness, candour are derivatives of 'blunt'.

Similar to blunt

direct is similar to blunt.

Example of blunt used within this context

"blunt talking and straight shooting", "a blunt New England farmer", "I gave them my candid opinion", "forthright criticism", "a forthright approach to the problem", "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank", "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude", "plainspoken and to the point", "a point-blank accusation"

Blunt as "devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment"

Under this definition, blunt is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

stark(a), crude(a) have the same meaning as 'blunt'

Derivatives of blunt

starkness, absoluteness, utterness are derivatives of 'blunt'.

Similar to blunt

unconditional, unconditioned are similar to 'blunt'.

Example of blunt used within this context

"the blunt truth", "the crude facts", "facing the stark reality of the deadline"