unblunted

Not yet dulled

Unblunted means not dulled or weakened—retaining original sharpness or force.

A blade can remain unblunted, but the word more often describes abstract things: Her criticism arrived with unblunted force.

Grief, enthusiasm, or ambition may persist unblunted by time or circumstance.

effective

potent

Having great effect

cogent · emphatic · persuasive · vigorous · dynamic · hard-hitting · impactful · undiluted · undiminished · untempered

sharp

keen

Sharp or enthusiastic

razor-sharp · pointed · incisive · piercing · trenchant · cutting · sharpened · acute · serrated · blade-like

intact

unimpaired

Not weakened or diminished

unmarred · unspoiled · undiminished · unworn · uncompromised · whole · untouched · unblemished · unscathed · maintained

resilient

unyielding

Refusing to give way

enduring · persistent · unbroken · unflagging · undaunted · resolute · unshaken · indomitable · stalwart · undeterred

Opposites
sharpness/edge condition

unbluntedblunted

Made less sharp

dulled · dull · blunt · worn down · worn

intensity/force (figurative)

unbluntedblunted

Made less sharp

dulled · softened · weakened · diminished · muted

Family

blunt, bluntly, blunted, bluntness, blunter, bluntest, blunting

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G