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blunt (s) (noun), blunts
Something that is less sharp: The reporters tried to be careful with their criticism by praising Mary's energy and enthusiasm; this way, their blunts were not so upsetting.
This entry is located in the following unit: obtusi- + (page 1)
blunt (adjective), blunter, bluntest
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.

Referring to an abruptly spoken response.
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Units related to: “blunt”
amblyo-, ambly- +
(Greek: dull, dullness, dim, dimness, blunt; stupid)
hebet-, hebetu-
(Latin: blunt, dull; lethargy, lack of energy or interest in doing things)
obtusi- +
(Latin: to blunt, dull; from ob- "against" plus tundere, "to beat, strike")
Word Entries containing the term: “blunt”
blunt trauma (noun)
An injury caused by a blunt object or surface: "The male patient died of a blunt trauma to the head when he crashed his car into a wall."
This entry is located in the following unit: traumat-, traumato-, trauma-, traum-, -trauma, -traumatic, -traumatically + (page 1)