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blunter

UK
/ˈblʌntə/
US
/ˈblʌntər/

Translations

blunteradjective
blunter
Comp.
UK
/ˈblʌn.tə/
US
/ˈblʌn.tɚ/
Used exclusively as the comparative degree of the adjective "blunt".
Synonyms
duller
more dull
less sharp
more obtuse
more direct
more frank
more candid
more brusque
more abrupt
more outspoken
less pointed
coarser
blunternoun
blunters
pl
UK
/ˈblʌntə/
US
/ˈblʌntɚ/
He was often called a blunter because of his lack of understanding.
Его часто называли тупицей из-за его непонимания.
Additional translations
затупитель
Synonyms
bluntener
duller
deadener
muffler
bluntadjective

blunter

Comp.

blunter
Comp.
bluntest
Super.
UK
/blʌnt/
US
/blʌnt/
He is known for his blunt remarks during meetings.
Он известен своими прямолинейными замечаниями на собраниях.
The knife is too blunt to cut the vegetables.
Нож слишком тупой, чтобы резать овощи.
Additional translations
резкий
грубый
Synonyms
frank
straightforward
direct
plainspoken
obtuse
dull
Antonyms
sharp
pointed

Definitions

blunteradjective
Comparative degree of blunt.
This knife is blunter than the one we used yesterday.
blunternoun
A person who is straightforward and direct in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive.
He was known as a blunter, never hesitating to speak his mind regardless of the situation.
A person or thing that makes something less sharp, less intense, or less effective.
A metal blunter is fitted to the tip of the practice arrows to reduce the risk of injury.
bluntadjective
Having a dull edge or point; not sharp.
The knife was too blunt to cut through the tomato.
Uncompromisingly forthright; direct in speech or manner, often to the point of rudeness.
She was blunt in her criticism of the new policy, not sparing anyone's feelings.
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