Definition of bluntness Bluntness

/blʌˈntnʌs/ - [bluntnus] - blunt•ness

We found 6 definitions of bluntness from 4 different sources.

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What does bluntness mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: bluntnesses

bluntness - the quality of being direct and outspoken; "the bluntness of a Yorkshireman"
  inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness the quality of failing to be considerate of others
bluntness - without sharpness or clearness of edge or point; "the dullness of the pencil made his writing illegible"
  dullness
  asperity, sharpness harshness of manner
  keenness, sharpness thinness of edge or fineness of point
  configuration, conformation, contour, shape, form an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bluntness (Noun)
    The characteristic of being blunt.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bluntness (n.)
    Want of edge or point; dullness; obtuseness; want of sharpness.
  • bluntness (n.)
    Abruptness of address; rude plainness.

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