Blunt - English meaning

adjective

Sudden and unexpected.

Usage examples:

I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject

adjective

Sudden and not expected, often with unpleasant results

Usage examples:

There was an abrupt change in her mood., we came to an abrupt curve in the road., his abrupt manner…

noun

An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something.

Usage examples:

The offer was denounced as a bluff

verb

Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions.

Usage examples:

He's been bluffing all along

adjective

Direct in speech or behaviour but in a good-natured way.

Usage examples:

A big, bluff, hearty man

adjective

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

Usage examples:

She could be brusque and impatient

adjective

Quick and direct in manner or speech, and often not polite

Usage examples:

As the president’s chief of staff, he offended many with his brusque manner.

adjective

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Usage examples:

His responses were remarkably candid

adjective

Truthful and honest

Usage examples:

We had a candid discussion about her poor job performance.

adjective

Honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful

Usage examples:

The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis., to be candid with you, i think …

adjective

(of a substance) firm, dry, and brittle.

Usage examples:

Crisp bacon

noun

A wafer-thin slice of potato fried or baked until crisp and eaten as a snack.

Usage examples:

Cut down on fatty snacks such as crisps

verb

Give (food) a crisp surface by placing it in an oven or under a grill.

Usage examples:

Crisp the pitta in the oven

adjective

Rudely brief.

Usage examples:

His reply was curt

adjective

Extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.

Usage examples:

There was no direct flight that day

adverb

With no one or nothing in between.

Usage examples:

They seem reluctant to deal with me direct

verb

Control the operations of; manage or govern.

Usage examples:

An economic elite directed the nation's affairs

adjective

Lacking interest or excitement.

Usage examples:

Your diet doesn't have to be dull and boring

verb

Make or become dull or less intense.

Usage examples:

Time dulls the memory

adjective

Not interesting or exciting; boring

Usage examples:

Many of the courtroom events were dull and routine., the lecture was dry, dull, and full of statist…

verb

Make or become dull or less intense.

Usage examples:

Time dulls the memory

adjective

Lacking interest or excitement.

Usage examples:

Your diet doesn't have to be dull and boring

adjective

Lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen.

Usage examples:

His face glowed in the dull lamplight

adjective

(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken.

Usage examples:

His most forthright attack yet on the reforms

adverb

Directly forwards.

Usage examples:

At best, he could practice scaring people with a display of lunacy hoping to prevent circumstances …

adjective

Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

Usage examples:

A long and frank discussion

verb

Stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Usage examples:

Each cover will be franked with a specially designed postmark

noun

An official mark or signature on a letter or parcel, indicating that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Usage examples:

Several candidates explained in great detail the advantages incumbents have in fundraising, media a…

adjective

(of a voice) rough and low in pitch.

Usage examples:

She spoke with a gruff, masculine voice

adjective

Having or showing a lack of sensitive understanding or tact.

Usage examples:

Forgive me asking an indelicate question, but how are you off for money?

adjective

Saying clearly and honestly what you think without trying to be polite

Usage examples:

He's very plain-spoken., part of her appeal was that she was plain-spoken and straightforward.

adverb

Aimed or fired directly at from a close position

Usage examples:

He was shot in the back, point-blank., fig. he asked me point-blank (= directly) if i was lying.

adjective

(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.

Usage examples:

Cut the cake with a very sharp knife

adverb

Precisely (used after an expression of time).

Usage examples:

The meeting starts at 7.30 sharp

noun

A musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch.

Usage examples:

Choices in successive levels expand to all notes, then sharps and flats.

adjective

Measuring a small distance from end to end.

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Short dark hair

verb

(of a vowel) categorized as short with regard to quality and length (e.g. in standard british english the vowel /ʊ/ in good is short as distinct from the long vowel /uː/ in food ).

noun

Short trousers that reach only to the knees or thighs.

Usage examples:

Cycling shorts

adjective

Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

Usage examples:

In a straightforward case no fees will be charged

adjective

Easy to understand; clear

Usage examples:

The doctor explained the operation in straightforward english., she’s a straightforward, no-nonsens…

adjective

Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

Usage examples:

A terse statement

adjective

Having or showing a lack of courtesy; rough or abrupt.

Usage examples:

He was known for his strong views and unceremonious manners

adjective

Done in a rude, sudden, or informal way

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An unceremonious refusal

adjective

Being or appearing insensitive and tactless.

Usage examples:

The king's reply was undiplomatic

adjective

Not typical of or suitable for diplomats (= officials whose job is to represent their country in another country, and who usually work in an embassy)

Usage examples:

This was an unprecedented use of undiplomatic language by the veteran diplomat., nobody can accuse …

adjective

Leaving no doubt; unambiguous.

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An unequivocal answer

adjective

Clear and firm

Usage examples:

The answer is an unequivocal “yes.”

adjective

Not sharpened; blunt.

Usage examples:

An unsharpened blade is more prone to slipping off food