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bluntness

noun

without sharpness or clearness of edge or point

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Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
S
Contains
LU
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈblʌnt.nəs

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noun

  1. without sharpness or clearness of edge or point

    “the dullness of the pencil made his writing illegible”

noun

  1. the quality of being direct and outspoken

    “the bluntness of a Yorkshireman”

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Example Sentences

the dullness of the pencil made his writing illegible
the bluntness of a Yorkshireman

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