blunt
adjective
having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp.
blunted
-
past participleof blunt.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof blunt.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
bluntadjectivehaving an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But a separate appointment blunted the shock, and for some, is sending mixed signals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Research from Florida State University shows that some people with bulimia have a blunted release of the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone, which the drugs seek to mimic, after eating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
To this point, age has not blunted Messi's ability.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Yet, as excited as those artists were to support their industry comrades, their efforts were repeatedly blunted by the Globes’ worst impulses.
From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026
A black shield rimmed with iron for his left arm, a blunted longsword for his right hand.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
