blunt
Not at all sharp
Blunt describes something with a dull edge or point—the opposite of sharp.
A blunt knife cuts poorly.
Figuratively, blunt speech is direct and unsparing of feelings: She was blunt about his chances.
A blunt instrument in detective fiction is any heavy object used to bludgeon.
To blunt something is to dull it: The setback blunted his enthusiasm.
A blunt is also slang for a marijuana cigar, typically rolled in tobacco leaf.
Open and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- directUndeviating or to guide
- honestFree from deception
- plain-spokenSpeaking without ornament
unvarnished · outspoken · upfront · unfiltered · transparent · unreserved · matter-of-fact · no-nonsense
Shared by multiple parties
- spliffCannabis cigarette, slang
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- rollList of names
- roachHardy crawling pest
papers · backwoods · smoke · pass · rotation · session · puff · chief
Abruptly rude in speech
- abruptSharp and unexpected
- gruffHarsh in manner
- tactlessInsensitive in manner
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
rude · impolite · discourteous · ungracious · snappy · terse · crusty · surly
Boring through length
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- uninterestingFailing to hold attention
- boringFailing to engage interest
- lifelessDevoid of animation
flat · stale · uninspired · unexciting · humdrum · mundane · prosaic · vapid
Made less intense
- desensitizedMade unresponsive through overexposure
- dulledMade less sharp
- numbedDeprived of sensation
- insensateLacking sensation or consciousness
anesthetized · muted · dampened · weakened · diminished · lessened · softened · tempered
frank
Open and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- directUndeviating or to guide
- honestFree from deception
plain-spoken · unvarnished · outspoken · upfront · unfiltered · transparent · unreserved · matter-of-fact · no-nonsense · unequivocal
joint
Shared by multiple parties
roach · papers · backwoods · smoke · pass · rotation · session · puff · chief · toke
curt
Abruptly rude in speech
harsh · rude · impolite · discourteous · ungracious · snappy · terse · crusty · surly · churlish
dull
Lacking edge or interest
edgeless · stubby · obtuse · pointless · filed · dulled · nicked · battered
tedious
Boring through length
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- uninterestingFailing to hold attention
- boringFailing to engage interest
lifeless · flat · stale · uninspired · unexciting · humdrum · mundane · prosaic · vapid · insipid
deadened
Made less intense
- desensitizedMade unresponsive through overexposure
- dulledMade less sharp
- numbedDeprived of sensation
insensate · anesthetized · muted · dampened · weakened · diminished · lessened · softened · tempered · reduced
- blade sharpnesssharp, dull, keen, razor-sharp, honed
- Blunt honestycandid, direct, frank, honest, forthright
- harsh tonesharsh, sharp, biting, cutting, caustic
- weapon traitsaccuracy, damage, range, recoil, durability
- blade qualitiessharp, dull, honed, serrated, double-edged
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
blunttactful
Socially sensitive and careful
diplomatic · subtle · indirect · circuitous · courteous
- blunt forceImpact without piercing
- blunt instrumentWeapon lacking an edge
- blunt object
- blunt traumaDamage from non-penetrating force
- Emily Blunt
- blunt talkDirect, unvarnished communication
bluntly, blunted, bluntness, blunts, blunter, bluntest, blunting