Blunt Synonyms

87 blunt synonyms include not sharp, unsharpened, dull, dulled, worn (down), edgeless, rounded, flat, thick, and obtuse. Blunt is an adjective, and its antonyms are sharp and pointed. Here are some additional synonyms for "blunt" with example sentences.

Another word for Blunt

87 other ways to say blunt.

1. not sharp

  • worn (down)  
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  • unsharpened  
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  • not sharp  
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  • edgeless  
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  • dulled  
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  • dull
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2. rounded

  • unpointed  
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  • thick
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  • stubby  
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  • stubbed  
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  • rounded  
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  • obtuse  
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  • flat  
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3. straightforward

  • upfront  
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  • unvarnished  
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  • unqualified  
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  • unequivocal  
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  • unembellished  
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  • undisguised  
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  • undiplomatic  
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  • unceremonious  
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  • unadorned  
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  • to the point  
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  • terse  
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  • straightforward
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  • stark
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  • speaking one's mind  
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  • simple
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  • short
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  • sharp
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  • pulling no punches  
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  • point-blank  
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  • plain-spoken  
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  • outspoken  
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  • not mincing one's words  
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  • not beating about the bush  
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  • indelicate  
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  • harsh
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  • hard-hitting  
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  • gruff  
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  • frank  
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  • forthright  
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  • direct
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  • curt  
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  • crisp  
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  • caustic  
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  • candid
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  • calling a spade a spade  
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  • brutal
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  • brusque  
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  • bluff  
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  • bare  
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  • bald  
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  • abrupt
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4. dull

  • weaken  
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  • water down  
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  • tone down  
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  • thin
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  • temper  
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  • take the edge off  
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  • soften  
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  • slake  
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  • sate  
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  • sap  
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  • relieve  
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  • reduce
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  • numb  
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  • muffle  
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  • mollify  
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  • moderate
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  • lessen  
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  • impair  
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  • ease  
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  • dull
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  • diminish  
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  • dilute  
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  • deplete  
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  • decrease  
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  • deaden  
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  • dampen  
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  • cool
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  • calm
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  • assuage  
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  • appease  
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  • alleviate  
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  • allay  
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  • abate
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Use blunt in a Sentence

A blunt object can cause injuries.

He gave a blunt response today.

She appreciated his blunt honesty always.

The knife is too blunt now.