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- [bluhnt]
- /blʌnt/
- /ˈblʌnt.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bluhnt]
- /blʌnt/
Definitions of bluntness word
- adjective bluntness having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil. 1
- adjective bluntness abrupt in address or manner: a blunt, ill-timed question. 1
- adjective bluntness slow in perception or understanding; obtuse: His isolation has made him blunt about the feelings of others. 1
- verb with object bluntness to make blunt or dull: He blunted the knife by using it to cut linoleum. 1
- verb with object bluntness to weaken or impair the force, keenness, or susceptibility of: Wine first excites, then blunts the imagination. 1
- verb without object bluntness to become blunt or dull. 1
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Origin of bluntness
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English; perhaps akin to blind
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Parts of speech for Bluntness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bluntness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bluntness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bluntness
noun bluntness
- confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
- candor — Candor is the quality of speaking honestly and openly about things.
- veracity — habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness: He was not noted for his veracity.
- virtue — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
- probity — integrity and uprightness; honesty.
Antonyms for bluntness
noun bluntness
- distrust — to regard with doubt or suspicion; have no trust in.
- falsehood — a false statement; lie. Synonyms: fabrication, prevarication, falsification, canard, invention, fiction, story.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
- unfairness — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
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