Pronunciation: /ˈblʌntɪd/
verb past tense of blunt, meaning to make something less sharp or intense
A1 The knife was blunted after cutting through the tough meat.
A2 His emotions were blunted after experiencing so much loss.
B1 The impact of the news blunted her enthusiasm for the project.
B2 Years of exposure to violence had blunted his sense of empathy.
C1 The constant criticism had blunted her creativity and confidence.
C2 The artist's passion for his work was blunted by the constraints of commercial success.
adjective dulled or made less sharp
A1 The knife had a blunted edge, making it safer for children to use.
A2 Her emotions felt blunted after the breakup, as if she couldn't feel anything at all.
B1 The medication caused a blunted effect on his ability to experience pleasure.
B2 The constant exposure to violence had blunted his sense of empathy towards others.
C1 Years of working in a high-stress environment had blunted her sensitivity to criticism.
C2 His blunted sense of taste made it difficult for him to fully enjoy gourmet meals.
formal The surgeon used a blunted scalpel to minimize tissue damage during the delicate procedure.
informal I couldn't cut through the tough steak with that blunted knife.
slang His emotions were so blunted after the breakup, he didn't even shed a tear.
figurative The artist's creativity felt blunted after experiencing a period of artist's block.
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