blunt · adjective /blĘŚnt/
blunt (NOT SHARP)
C2 not sharp
Dictionary examples:
a blunt knife
Use something blunt to smash the ginger and onion into the garlic.
Learner example:
A dead woman lying on the floor, her face covered in blood as if she had been beaten repeatedly with a blunt object. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)
blunt (RUDE)
C2 saying exactly what you think without caring about people's feelings
Dictionary example:
blunt questions/criticism
Learner example:
She knows what kind of questions the viewers want answered and asks them without being rude or blunt. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)
