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blunted

UK
/ˈblʌntɪd/
US
/ˈblʌntɪd/

Translations

bluntedadjective
more blunted
Comp.
most blunted
Super.
UK
/ˈblʌntɪd/
US
/ˈblʌntɪd/
The knife was blunted after cutting through the tough material.
Нож был затупленный после резки через жесткий материал.
His senses were blunted by the cold weather.
Его чувства были притупленные из-за холодной погоды.
Synonyms
lessened
dull
weakened
unsharpened
tempered
blunted
Antonyms
keen
sharp
bluntedpast participle
UK
/ˈblʌntɪd/
US
/ˈblʌntɪd/
Past participle of the verb "blunt", frequently used adjectivally.
Synonyms
obtuse
blunted (literal synonym)
lessened
worn
rounded
numbed
attenuated
reduced
dampened
deadened
softened
muted
weakened
diminished
dulled
bluntverb

blunted

Past Simple

blunted
Past Simple
blunted
Past Participle
blunting
Gerund
UK
/blʌnt/
US
/blʌnt/
The constant use of the knife will blunt its edge.
Постоянное использование ножа затупит его лезвие.
Synonyms
weaken
attenuate
impair
lessen
dull

Definitions

bluntedadjective
Having a dull edge or point; not sharp.
The blunted knife struggled to cut through the ripe tomato.
Reduced in force, effect, or intensity.
His blunted emotions made it difficult for him to react to the news.
Lacking in sensitivity or perceptiveness.
Her blunted senses failed to notice the subtle changes in the room.
bluntedpast participle
Made dull or less sharp; rendered blunt.
The once keen blade is now blunted after years of use.
bluntverb
To make something less sharp.
He used a file to blunt the edge of the knife.
To weaken or reduce the force or intensity of something.
The medication helped to blunt the pain.
To make a statement or comment less direct or less harsh.
She tried to blunt her criticism by offering some praise first.
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