dull
adjective
not sharp; blunt.
Example Sentences
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Yet performance has not dulled the appetite for change.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The law’s shield is shattered, and its sword is dulled.
From Slate ● May 1, 2026
This constant exposure has dulled the shock of many controversies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
For them, there will be no better feeling than paying off their mortgage and writing that last check — even if the satisfaction is slightly dulled because of your generosity.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026
As his attention drifted and his senses dulled, rain numbed his face.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
