1. having a dull edge or point; not sharp
2. speaking in a direct, honest way without trying to be polite

1. to make something less sharp or effective

Examples

• The knife was too blunt to cut the rope.
• She gave me a blunt answer about my performance.
• His blunt criticism hurt my feelings.
• The pencil tip became blunt after heavy use.
• The medication helped blunt the pain.
• Years of use had blunted the blade’s edge.