Bluntness: meaning, definitions and examples

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bluntness

 

[ หˆblสŒntnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

communication

Bluntness is the quality of being direct, straightforward, or frank in speech or manner, often to the point of rudeness.

Synonyms

brusqueness, candor, directness, frankness

Examples of usage

  • I appreciate his bluntness, even though it can be a bit harsh at times.
  • Her bluntness may come across as offensive, but she just values honesty.
Context #2 | Noun

tool

Bluntness can also refer to the lack of sharpness in a blade or edge, making it less effective for cutting or piercing.

Synonyms

dullness, lack of sharpness

Examples of usage

  • The knife's bluntness made it difficult to slice through the tough meat.
  • The bluntness of the scissors made it hard to cut the fabric smoothly.

Translations

Translations of the word "bluntness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น franqueza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเคŸเคตเคพเคฆเคฟเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Offenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keterusterangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฒะตั€ั‚ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczeroล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž‡็›ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท franchise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ franqueza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑk sรถzlรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†”์งํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุตุฑุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upล™รญmnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบprimnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ด็Ž‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkritost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinskilni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ“แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑq sรถzlรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ franqueza

Etymology

The word 'bluntness' originated from the Old English word 'blont,' meaning dull or blunt. Over time, it evolved to describe both the quality of straightforwardness in speech and the lack of sharpness in tools. Bluntness has been valued for its honesty in communication, while its literal meaning has been a practical concern for cutting implements.

See also: blunt, blunted, bluntly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,956, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.