HyperDic: bluntness

English > 2 senses of the word bluntness:
NOUNattributebluntnessthe quality of being direct and outspoken
attributebluntness, dullnesswithout sharpness or clearness of edge or point
bluntness > pronunciation
Soundsblah'ntnahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > bluntness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being direct and outspoken.
Example"the bluntness of a Yorkshireman"
Broaderinconsideration, inconsiderateness, thoughtlessnessThe quality of failing to be considerate of others
Spanishbrusquedad
Catalanbrusquedat
Adjectivesbluntcharacterized by directness in manner or speech
English > bluntness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningWithout sharpness or clearness of edge or point.
Synonymdullness
NarrowerobtusenessThe quality of lacking a sharp / sharp edge or point
Broadershape, form, configuration, contour, conformationAny spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Oppositeasperity, sharpnessharshness of manner
sharpness, keennessthinness of edge or fineness of point
Spanishpoco filoso, torpeza
Adjectivesbluntused of a knife or other blade
blunthaving a broad or rounded end

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