BLUNTNESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Without sharpness or clearness of edge or point

Example:

the dullness of the pencil made his writing illegible

Synonyms:

bluntness; dullness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("bluntness" is a kind of...):

configuration; conformation; contour; form; shape (any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline))

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "bluntness"):

obtuseness (the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point)

Derivation:

blunt (used of a knife or other blade; not sharp)

blunt (having a broad or rounded end)

Meaning:

The quality of being direct and outspoken

Example:

the bluntness of a Yorkshireman

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("bluntness" is a kind of...):

inconsiderateness; inconsideration; thoughtlessness (the quality of failing to be considerate of others)

Derivation:

blunt (characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion)