1. A reference to having a dull edge or an end which is not sharp: John was hit on the head with a blunt object.
2. Relating to an abrupt and often disconcertingly frank statement or speech: To be perfectly blunt, Sam says he finds Joe's wife very annoying.

Henry was blunt about needing more privacy when he is working on the project.

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