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Синонимический ряд:
1. bluffest (adj.) abruptest; bluffest; bluntest; brusquest; crustiest; gruffest; most abrupt; most brusque; most short-spoken; most snippety; roughest; snippetiest; snippiest
2. fastest (adj.) fastest; hastiest; most flying; most hurried; quickest; speediest
3. most concise (adj.) curtest; leanest; most breviloquent; most compendiary; most compendious; most concise; most condensed; most laconic; most succinct; most summary; shortest; tersest
English-Russian base dictionary > briefest
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Синонимический ряд:
1. bluffest (adj.) abruptest; bluffest; bluntest; brusquest; crustiest; gruffest; most abrupt; most brusque; most short-spoken; most snippety; roughest; snippetiest; snippiest
2. bottommost (adj.) base; bottom; bottommost; lowest; nethermost; rock-bottom; slightest; smallest; undermost
3. brittlest (adj.) brittlest; crispest; crumbliest; crunchiest; most friable
4. most concise (adj.) briefest; curtest; leanest; most breviloquent; most compendiary; most compendious; most concise; most condensed; most laconic; most succinct; most summary; tersest
5. most deficient (adj.) most deficient; most failing; most inadequate; most insufficient; most unsufficient; most wanting; scantest; scantiest; scarcest; scrimpiest; shiest; skimpiest; slenderest
6. most inconsiderate (adj.) most inconsiderate; most thoughtless; most unceremonious; most ungracious; sharpest
7. most low-set (adj.) most low-set; most low-statured
English-Russian base dictionary > shortest
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blunt
(blŭnt)
adj. blunt·er, blunt·est
1. Having a dull edge or end; not sharp.
2.
a. Abrupt and often disconcertingly frank in speech: «People [in the Western US] are blunt with one another, sometimes even cruel, believing honesty is stronger medicine than sympathy» (Gretel Ehrlich). See Synonyms at gruff.
b. Stark; unadorned: «The blunt truth … is that he is devoid of political courage» (Jeff Jacoby).
3. Slow to perceive, understand, or feel; dull or insensitive: «I felt blunt with shock when I heard the news» (Sallie Bingham).
v. blunt·ed, blunt·ing, blunts
v.tr.
1. To dull the edge of (a knife, for example).
2. To make less effective; weaken: blunting the criticism with a smile.
v.intr.
To become blunt: When the scraper blade blunts, you will have to replace it.
n.
1. A cigar whose interior has been hollowed out and filled with marijuana.
2. A marijuana cigarette that has been rolled in a cigar’s tobacco leaf wrapper instead of rolling paper.
[Middle English. N., short for Phillies Blunt, a trademark for cigars of a type often used to make blunts.]
blunt′ly adv.
blunt′ness n.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
blunt
(blʌnt)
adj
1. (esp of a knife or blade) lacking sharpness or keenness; dull
2. not having a sharp edge or point: a blunt instrument.
3. (of people, manner of speaking, etc) lacking refinement or subtlety; straightforward and uncomplicated
4. outspoken; direct and to the point: a blunt Yorkshireman.
vb (tr)
5. to make less sharp
6. to diminish the sensitivity or perception of; make dull
n
slang a cannabis cigarette
[C12: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse blundr dozing, blunda to close one’s eyes; see blunder, blind]
ˈbluntly adv
ˈbluntness n
Blunt
(blʌnt)
n
1. (Biography) Anthony. 1907–83, British art historian and Soviet spy
2. (Biography) Wilfred Scawen. 1840–1922, British poet, traveller, and anti-imperialist
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
blunt
(blʌnt)
adj. blunt•er, blunt•est,
v. adj.
1. having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point: a blunt pencil.
2. abrupt and direct in address or manner; frank.
3. slow in perception or understanding; obtuse.
v.t.
4. to make blunt; dull.
5. to weaken or impair the force, keenness, or susceptibility of: Wine in excess can blunt the senses.
v.i.
6. to become blunt.
[1150–1200; Middle English]
blunt′ly, adv.
blunt′ness, n.
syn: blunt, brusque, curt characterize manners and speech. blunt suggests unnecessary frankness and a lack of regard for the feelings of others: blunt and tactless remarks. brusque connotes a sharpness that borders on rudeness: a brusque denial. curt applies esp. to disconcertingly concise language: a curt reply.
Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
dull
– blunt
1. ‘dull’
If you say that something is dull, you mean that it is not interesting.
I thought the book dull and unoriginal.
It will be so dull here without you.
2. ‘blunt’
In British English, if a knife is no longer sharp, you do not say that it is ‘dull’. You say that it is blunt.
Scrape off as much as possible with a blunt knife.
American English also uses dull for this meaning.
He had a cut on his face from shaving with a dull razor.
Collins COBUILD English Usage © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 2004, 2011, 2012
blunt
Past participle: blunted
Gerund: blunting
| Imperative |
|---|
| blunt |
| blunt |
| Present |
|---|
| I blunt |
| you blunt |
| he/she/it blunts |
| we blunt |
| you blunt |
| they blunt |
| Preterite |
|---|
| I blunted |
| you blunted |
| he/she/it blunted |
| we blunted |
| you blunted |
| they blunted |
| Present Continuous |
|---|
| I am blunting |
| you are blunting |
| he/she/it is blunting |
| we are blunting |
| you are blunting |
| they are blunting |
| Present Perfect |
|---|
| I have blunted |
| you have blunted |
| he/she/it has blunted |
| we have blunted |
| you have blunted |
| they have blunted |
| Past Continuous |
|---|
| I was blunting |
| you were blunting |
| he/she/it was blunting |
| we were blunting |
| you were blunting |
| they were blunting |
| Past Perfect |
|---|
| I had blunted |
| you had blunted |
| he/she/it had blunted |
| we had blunted |
| you had blunted |
| they had blunted |
| Future |
|---|
| I will blunt |
| you will blunt |
| he/she/it will blunt |
| we will blunt |
| you will blunt |
| they will blunt |
| Future Perfect |
|---|
| I will have blunted |
| you will have blunted |
| he/she/it will have blunted |
| we will have blunted |
| you will have blunted |
| they will have blunted |
| Future Continuous |
|---|
| I will be blunting |
| you will be blunting |
| he/she/it will be blunting |
| we will be blunting |
| you will be blunting |
| they will be blunting |
| Present Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I have been blunting |
| you have been blunting |
| he/she/it has been blunting |
| we have been blunting |
| you have been blunting |
| they have been blunting |
| Future Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I will have been blunting |
| you will have been blunting |
| he/she/it will have been blunting |
| we will have been blunting |
| you will have been blunting |
| they will have been blunting |
| Past Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I had been blunting |
| you had been blunting |
| he/she/it had been blunting |
| we had been blunting |
| you had been blunting |
| they had been blunting |
| Conditional |
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| I would blunt |
| you would blunt |
| he/she/it would blunt |
| we would blunt |
| you would blunt |
| they would blunt |
| Past Conditional |
|---|
| I would have blunted |
| you would have blunted |
| he/she/it would have blunted |
| we would have blunted |
| you would have blunted |
| they would have blunted |
Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Verb | 1. | blunt — make less intense; «blunted emotions»
weaken — lessen the strength of; «The fever weakened his body» |
| 2. | blunt — make numb or insensitive; «The shock numbed her senses»
benumb, numb, dull desensitise, desensitize — cause not to be sensitive; «The war desensitized many soldiers»; «The photographic plate was desensitized» |
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| 3. | blunt — make dull or blunt; «Too much cutting dulls the knife’s edge»
dull alter, change, modify — cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; «The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city»; «The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue» |
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| 4. | blunt — make less sharp; «blunt the knives»
alter, change, modify — cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; «The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city»; «The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue» |
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| 5. | blunt — make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation; «Terror blunted her feelings»; «deaden a sound»
deaden alter, change, modify — cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; «The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city»; «The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue» obtund — reduce the edge or violence of; «obtunded reflexes» petrify — cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned; «The horror petrified his feelings»; «Fear petrified her thinking» soften, damp, weaken, dampen, break — lessen in force or effect; «soften a shock»; «break a fall» |
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| Adj. | 1. | blunt — having a broad or rounded end; «thick marks made by a blunt pencil»
pointless, unpointed — not having a point especially a sharp point; «my pencils are all pointless» |
| 2. | blunt — used of a knife or other blade; not sharp; «a blunt instrument»
dull — not having a sharp edge or point; «the knife was too dull to be of any use» |
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| 3. | blunt — characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; «blunt talking and straight shooting»; «a blunt New England farmer»; «I gave them my candid opinion»; «forthright criticism»; «a forthright approach to the problem»; «tell me what you think—and you may just as well be frank»; «it is possible to be outspoken without being rude»; «plainspoken and to the point»; «a point-blank accusation»
candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder, outspoken, plainspoken direct — straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; «a direct question»; «a direct response»; «a direct approach» |
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| 4. | blunt — devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment; «the blunt truth»; «the crude facts»; «facing the stark reality of the deadline»
stark, crude unconditional, unconditioned — not conditional; «unconditional surrender» |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
blunt
adjective
1. frank, forthright, straightforward, explicit, rude, outspoken, bluff, downright, upfront (informal), trenchant, brusque, plain-spoken, tactless, impolite, discourteous, unpolished, uncivil, straight from the shoulder She is blunt about her personal life.
frank sensitive, diplomatic, subtle, courteous, tactful
verb
1. dull, weaken, soften, numb, dampen, water down, deaden, take the edge off Our appetite was blunted by the beer.
dull stimulate, animate, sharpen, vitalize, put an edge on
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
blunt
adjective
1. Not physically sharp or keen:
verb
1. To make or become less sharp-edged:
2. To render less sensitive:
The American Heritage® Roget’s Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Translations
خَشِنغَيْرُ حادٍ، كليل، مُثَلَّمفَظٌّ وَصَريحينْثَلِم، يَكِلُّ
neomalenýotupittupýupřímný
ligefremsløvblive sløvkontant
tylsätylppä
izravan
nyers
berorîur, afdráttarlaus, ónærgætinnsljór, bitlaussljóvga
鈍い
무딘
atbukintiatšipęsatšipintibukintišipinti
atklātsneassnotrulinātskarbstruls
neokresanýotupiť
brezobzirenodkrittop
slötrubbig
ทื่อ
thẳng thừng
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
blunt
[ˈblʌnt]
adj
(= not pointed) [object] → contondant(e) blunt instrument
[person] → brusque
He was quite blunt about it
BUT Il n’a pas mâché ses mots.
[message, warning, response] → carré(e), net(te)
to be blunt … (= frankly) → à dire vrai …, (pour parler) franchement …
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
blunt
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
blunt
[blʌnt]
1. adj
b. (outspoken) → brutale; (manners) → brusco/a
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
blunt
(blant) adjective
1. (of objects) having no point or sharp edge. a blunt knife.
2. (of people) (sometimes unpleasantly) straightforward or frank in speech. She was very blunt, and said that she did not like him.
verb
to make less sharp. This knife has been blunted by years of use.
ˈbluntly adverbˈbluntness noun
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
blunt
→ خَشِن upřímný ligefrem unverblümt αμβλύς directo, romo tylsä émoussé izravan diretto 鈍い 무딘 bot brysk stępiony franco резкий slö ทื่อ dobra thẳng thừng 钝的
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
blunt
a. despuntado-a; embotado-a;
___ injuries → heridas contusas.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
blunt
adj (object) romo, sin filo; (trauma) cerrado
English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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noun frankness, forthrightness, openness, candour, truthfulness, plain speaking, outspokenness His bluntness got him into trouble.
What bluntness means?
the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point. type of: configuration, conformation, contour, form, shape. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) the quality of being direct and outspoken. “the bluntness of a Yorkshireman”
What does bluntness mean in a sentence?
a way of speaking in which you say what you think without trying to be polite or considering other people’s feelings: Some people are put off by his bluntness. She has a well-deserved repuation for bluntness.
What’s another word for being blunt?
Some common synonyms of blunt are bluff, brusque, crusty, curt, and gruff. While all these words mean «abrupt and unceremonious in speech and manner,» blunt suggests directness of expression in disregard of others’ feelings.
How do you use bluntness in a sentence?
Bluntness sentence example
«What year did you enter the service?» he asked with that affectation of military bluntness and geniality with which he always addressed the soldiers. Her face burned at his bluntness .
34 related questions found
Does bluntly mean?
The definition of bluntly is something said or done in a direct and truthful manner without trying to select words that are nice to hear. When you come right out and state a harsh truth, this is an example of saying something bluntly.
How do I stop myself from being blunt?
7 Steps to Go from Brutally Blunt to Helpfully Honest
- Honor people as well as your message. …
- Be open to other possibilities. …
- In difficult situations, never start a sentence with the word “you.” Imagine saying, “You aren’t doing your job” or “You are failing badly.” Starting with “you” comes across as a blunt attack.
Does blunt mean rude?
The definition of blunt is someone who speaks in a direct, often rude way or something with a dull edge or point. An example of blunt is a man telling his wife she looks fat in the dress she’s wearing.
Is dull the same as blunt?
Dull, blunt refer to the edge or point of an instrument, tool, or the like. Dull implies a lack or a loss of keenness or sharpness: a dull razor or saw. Blunt may mean the same or may refer to an edge or point not intended to be keen or sharp: a blunt or stub pen; a blunt foil.
Is deceitfulness a word?
The act or practice of deceiving: cunning, deceit, deception, double-dealing, duplicity, guile, shiftiness.
What do you mean by lucidity?
1 : clearness of thought or style the lucidity of the explanation. 2 : a presumed capacity to perceive the truth directly and instantaneously : clairvoyance when the spirit is drawn to lucidity by the immediacy of death— Graham Greene.
What does the word directness mean?
1 : the character of being accurate in course or aim. 2 : strict pertinence : straightforwardness her directness was disarming— Robin Cook.
Is straightforwardness a word?
adv. In a direct course or an honest manner. straight·for′ward·ly adv. straight·for′ward·ness n.
What does candidness mean?
1a : marked by honest sincere expression a candid discussion. b : disposed to criticize severely : blunt candid critics. c : indicating or suggesting sincere honesty and absence of deception her candid face. 2 : free from bias, prejudice, or malice : fair a candid observer.
What is the meaning of Blant?
Definitions of bland. adjective. lacking taste or flavor or tang. “a bland diet” synonyms: flat, flavorless, flavourless, insipid, savorless, savourless, vapid tasteless.
Can you be blunt and not rude?
You can often be perceived as being blunt when really you’re just being direct. Being blunt is being honest, but often in a rude or even aggressive manner. Being direct on the other hand is being honest and genuine whilst maintaining a respectful and diplomatic way.
Is being blunt an excuse?
If you say something without considering how it will affect another person – or say it and not care – then you’re not being blunt; you’re just mean. Even if it’s not sugarcoated, “bluntness” is not the way to excuse disrespect. … This lack of respect means not considering how one’s actions or words affect another person.
Is being straightforward rude?
To start with, while straight talking is about delivering an honest, if not direct, message, rudeness is focused on being offensive, impolite and bad mannered. There is no grace in being rude. There is no respect or manners in being rude. … Straight talking is not, in anyway, supposed to be rude.
What is the opposite rude?
Antonym of Rude
Word. Antonym. Rude. Polite, Courteous. Get definition and list of more Antonym and Synonym in English Grammar.
How do you know if you’re blunt?
Here are 9 traits of all truly blunt people:
- You insult people without meaning to. …
- You don’t understand people-pleasers. …
- You’ve no patience with long stories. …
- You appreciate other blunt people. …
- You’ve perfected an apology for when you don’t think it’s deserved. …
- You rarely have to be asked for your opinion.
What’s the difference between blunt and honest?
To be honest is to tell the truth. This means telling the truth generally in any circumstance. To be blunt is to be brutally honest, to tell someone a horrible honest truth for example if you said to someone «You are ugly.» then you are being very blunt. To be frank is a less horrible version of being blunt.
How do you get a blunt personality?
How to be assertively blunt
- Ask yourself if this is the right time or place to say what you’re going to say. …
- Always think before you speak. …
- Practice empathy whenever you’re interacting with others. …
- Avoid the use of the word “you” at the beginning of your statements. …
- Try to use different phrasing.
Definitions For Bluntest
verb
- To make (something) less sharp
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
14
The word Bluntest is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Bluntest in a Sentence
- To be perfectly blunt, I find her annoying.
- He was blunt about needing more privacy.
- A weapon blunted by use
- The mushy music blunted the effect of the movie’s final tragic scene
Antonyms for Bluntest
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mealymouthed
sharpen
whet
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