blunt是什么意思

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1. having a broad or rounded end;

"thick marks made by a blunt pencil"

2. used of a knife or other blade; not sharp;

"a blunt instrument"

3. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion;

"blunt talking and straight shooting"

"a blunt New England farmer"

"I gave them my candid opinion"

"forthright criticism"

"a forthright approach to the problem"

"tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"

"it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"

"plainspoken and to the point"

"a point-blank accusation"

4. devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment;

"the blunt truth"

"the crude facts"

"facing the stark reality of the deadline"

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