dull
adjective
not sharp; blunt.
Example Sentences
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Years without regular practice have dulled his skills.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Part of the problem: The U.K. version’s edginess was dulled for U.S. airwaves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
The law’s shield is shattered, and its sword is dulled.
From Slate ● May 1, 2026
The gloves are weathered and white, their brightness dulled by the decades, with the brand name “reusch” across the knuckles and a big, plum-colored sun on top.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
Through my tented fingers, the white flare of arc lamps dulled into a sullen crimson glow.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
