Definition of blunt

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• blunt is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
• blunt is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
• blunt is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of blunt

• make numb or insensitive (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. benumb
  2. dull
  3. numb
• make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation (verb)

  Examples

  1. Terror blunted her feelings

  Synonyms

  1. deaden
• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion (adjective)

  Examples

  1. blunt talking and straight shooting
  2. a blunt New England farmer

  Synonyms

  1. candid
  2. forthright
  3. frank
  4. free-spoken
  5. outspoken
  6. plainspoken
  7. point-blank
  8. straight-from-the-shoulder
• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the blunt truth

  Synonyms

  1. crude
  2. stark
• make dull or blunt (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. dull
• having a broad or rounded end (adjective)

  Examples

  1. thick marks made by a blunt pencil
• make less intense (verb)

  Examples

  1. blunted emotions
• make less sharp (verb)

  Examples

  1. blunt the knives
• used of a knife or other blade; not sharp (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a blunt instrument

See definition of blunt in Merriam Webster