Pronunciation: /blʌnt/

Definitions of blunt

noun a cigar that is wider at one end

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally dropped the blunt on the floor.

A2 The artist used a blunt to sketch the outline of the drawing.

B1 The chef used a blunt knife to chop the vegetables.

B2 The detective found a blunt at the crime scene.

C1 The carpenter sharpened his blunts before starting the woodworking project.

C2 The archaeologist discovered ancient blunts used by early humans for hunting.

adjective direct and straightforward in speech or manner

Example Sentences

A1 The knife had a blunt edge.

A2 She was blunt in her criticism of the movie.

B1 His blunt remarks offended some people at the party.

B2 The detective's blunt questioning made the suspect nervous.

C1 The CEO's blunt communication style often caused controversy.

C2 Her blunt assessment of the situation was surprisingly accurate.

Examples of blunt in a Sentence

formal The surgeon used a blunt scalpel to make the incision.

informal I can't believe you just said that, you're so blunt!

slang She's always so blunt, she tells it like it is.

figurative His words were like a blunt instrument, lacking any subtlety or nuance.

Grammatical Forms of blunt

past tense

blunted

plural

blunts

comparative

blunter

superlative

bluntest

present tense

blunt

future tense

will blunt

perfect tense

have blunted

continuous tense

is blunting

singular

blunt

positive degree

blunt

infinitive

to blunt

gerund

blunting

participle

blunting

Origin and Evolution of blunt

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'blunt' originated from the Old Norse word 'blundr' meaning dull or blunt.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'blunt' has evolved to also mean straightforward, direct, or lacking subtlety.