n.
Pronunciation: ' bl ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 13th century
1 a : slow or deficient in feeling : INSENSITIVE b : obtuse in understanding or discernment : DULL
2 : having an edge or point that is not sharp <a blunt instrument>
3 a : abrupt in speech or manner b : being straight to the point : DIRECT
synonyms see DULL , BLUFF
– blunt · ly adverb
– blunt · ness noun