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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'blunt' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) blunt
having a broad or rounded end
Synonyms: free-spoken, stark(a), outspoken, crude(a), point-blank, candid, forthright, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank
Antonyms: conditional, sharp, indirect, pointed

2. (adj) blunt
used of a knife or other blade; not sharp
Synonyms: free-spoken, stark(a), outspoken, crude(a), point-blank, candid, forthright, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank
Antonyms: indirect, pointed, sharp, conditional

3. (adj) blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms: free-spoken, stark(a), outspoken, crude(a), open, point-blank, candid, forthright, plainspoken, blunt, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank, vocal, heart-to-heart
Antonyms: indirect, pointed, sharp, conditional

4. (verb) blunt, crude(a), stark(a)
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
Antonyms: pointed, indirect, conditional, sharp

5. (verb) blunt
make less intense
Synonyms: numb, deaden, benumb, dull
Antonyms: conditional, pointed, indirect, sharp

6. (verb) numb, benumb, blunt, dull
make numb or insensitive
Synonyms: benumb, tone down, mute, dull, deaden, numb, blunt, pall, damp, muffle, dampen
Antonyms: conditional, sharp, pointed, indirect

7. (verb) dull, blunt
make dull or blunt
Synonyms: benumb, blunt, tone down, mute, dull, deaden, numb, pall, damp, muffle, dampen
Antonyms: indirect, conditional, pointed, sharp

8. (verb) blunt
make less sharp
Synonyms: numb, deaden, benumb, dull
Antonyms: conditional, indirect, sharp, pointed

9. (verb) deaden, blunt
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
Synonyms: benumb, dull, deaden, numb, blunt, girdle, damp, dampen
Antonyms: conditional, sharp, pointed, indirect


Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'blunt' English Synonyms and Antonyms 

1. blunt
Bluff is a word of good meaning, as are frank and open. The bluff man talks and laughs loudly and freely, says and does whatever he pleases with fearless good nature, and with no thought of a
Synonyms: bluff, abrupt, brusk, impolite, rough, blunt, coarse, inconsiderate, rude, blustering, discourteous, open, uncivil, bold, frank, plain-spoken, unmannerly
Antonyms: bland, genial, polished, polite, refined, reserved, urbane, courteous


'blunt' - Nearby Entries  

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