blunt
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/blʌnt/
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/blʌnt/
not sharp or pointed
The knife was blunt and could not cut the bread.
そのナイフは鈍くて、パンを切ることができなかった。
very direct and honest, not trying to be polite
His blunt answer surprised everyone in the room.
彼の率直な答えは部屋の全員を驚かせた。
to make something less strong or effective
The painkiller helped to blunt the pain in his leg.
鎮痛剤は彼の脚の痛みを和らげるのに役立った。
to make a sharp edge or point less sharp
Using the knife on hard surfaces will blunt its edge over time.
硬い表面でナイフを使用すると、時間の経過とともに刃先が鈍くなる。