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Definition blunt in British English

blunt adjective

adjective
/blʌnt/
1

saying what is true or what you think, even if this offends or upsets people

Example

It was a frank answer to a blunt question.

Example

Let's be blunt - younger people will not buy this car.

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2

not pointed or sharp

Example

a blunt pencil/razor

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Definition blunt in British English