79 Synonyms & Antonyms For BLUNT

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Definitions blunt [bluhnt] / blʌnt / ADJECTIVE not sharp Synonyms STRONG dull dulled round rounded WEAK edgeless insensitive obtuse pointless unsharpened Antonyms WEAK needled pointed polite sharp subtle tactful ADJECTIVE straightforward Synonyms STRONGEST brusque candid curt explicit forthright matter-of-fact outspoken rude trenchant STRONG bluff brief frank short WEAK abrupt crusty discourteous gruff impolite plain-spoken snappy snippy tactless unceremonious uncivil unpolished Antonyms STRONGEST devious kind nice polite tactful STRONG lengthy long WEAK needled pointed sharp subtle VERB make dull Synonyms STRONGEST dampen debilitate sap soften undermine water down weaken STRONG attenuate benumb deaden desensitize enfeeble numb obtund WEAK hebetate take the edge off Antonyms STRONGEST aid assist encourage help strengthen STRONG enliven increase WEAK needle point sharpen

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One character is so directly blunt, it’s almost laughable.

From Los Angeles Times

His “approach to his job was as blunt as his demeanor,” Mr. Epplin writes.

From The Wall Street Journal

But after Monday's loss to the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder James was blunt in his assessment of Los Angeles' shortcomings, and he didn't use injuries as an excuse.

From Barron's

Both are likely to weigh on margins and cashflows, potentially blunting performance in what remains the market’s most important cohort.

From Barron's

Treasury bonds edged higher early Monday, blunting gains for stocks and weighing on the dollar, as traders and investors contemplate a host of pressures that could test the market’s recent calm over the coming weeks.

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