bluntness

Noun

Meaning

Want of edge or point; dullness; obtuseness; want of sharpness.

Abruptness of address; rude plainness.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dullness integrity simplicity severity innocence honesty correctness openness sincerity sharpness harshness naturalness shortness frankness rectitude
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Antonyms

awn act apostasy whitewash crime evil
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Hypernyms

form shape configuration contour conformation inconsiderateness

Hyponyms

obtuseness

Examples

the dullness of the pencil made his writing illegible Source: Internet

the bluntness of a Yorkshireman Source: Internet

Based upon Allen and Eggers discovery, maximum aeroshell bluntness (maximum drag) yields minimum TPS mass. Source: Internet

But her bluntness is refreshing, her honesty is tonic. Source: Internet

"How To Make Me Come" is very potent, visceral — but it may be less acceptable for some people, who are turned off by its bluntness. Source: Internet

The first is a guilt over our lame attempts at bluntness; even our passivity pains us. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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