blunt
adjective
having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp.
bluntness
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a word derived from
blunt.
Example Sentences
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But Finch, 59, anchored a band whose calling card was thrilling, glorious bluntness.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
His bluntness is something that Benito Rubino, a 21-year-old volunteer with the campaign, likes.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
“Far from it,” he said with uncharacteristic bluntness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
Members of The Times newsroom during his tenure remember Miller for his bluntness as an editor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2025
I feel bad when she looks slightly taken aback at my bluntness, her blond eyebrows arching up in surprise.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
