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1. adjective1) ((of objects) having no point or sharp edge: a blunt knife.) sløv, stump2) ((of people) (sometimes unpleasantly) straightforward or frank in speech: She was very blunt, and said that she did not like him.) brysk, rett fram2. verb(to make less sharp: This knife has been blunted by years of use.) sløve- bluntly- bluntnessfrimodig--------oppriktig--------sløvIverb \/blʌnt\/( også overført) gjøre sløv, gjøre avstumpet, sløve(s)IIadj. \/blʌnt\/1) kort, brysk, avvisende2) treg, sløv3) ufølsom, avstumpet4) rett frem, rett på sak, bardus
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blunt´ness — blunt «bluhnt», adjective, verb. –adj. 1. without a sharp edge or point: »He sharpened the blunt knife. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under dull. (Cf. ↑dull) 2. Figurative. saying what one thinks very frankly, without trying to be tactful; outspoken; … Useful english dictionary
blunt´ly — blunt «bluhnt», adjective, verb. –adj. 1. without a sharp edge or point: »He sharpened the blunt knife. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under dull. (Cf. ↑dull) 2. Figurative. saying what one thinks very frankly, without trying to be tactful; outspoken; … Useful english dictionary
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