blunt
adjective
having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp.
has blunted
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present perfectof blunt (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The move has added to fears of a nuclear accident and has blunted Ukraine’s progress.
From New York Times ● Aug. 15, 2022
But in recent years, the explosive growth of online shopping has blunted the demand for such in-person convenience.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
Kieboom continued to provide a glimpse of the promise forecast for him, completing a week-long performance that has blunted, at least for now, the disappointment of a spring training demotion to the minors.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2021
But online teaching has blunted her ability to read her students – especially when so many seem to be hesitant to show their face, or the inside of their homes, to the camera.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 3, 2020
I think the multitude of my changes has blunted my perceptions.
From Carry On Letters in War-Time by Coningsby Dawson
