What does bluntness mean?we found 3 entries for the meaning of bluntness
 

Bluntness \Blunt"ness\, n.

1. Want of edge or point; dullness; obtuseness; lack of sharpness. [1913 Webster]

The multitude of elements and bluntness of angles. --Holland. [1913 Webster]

2. Abruptness of address; rude plainness. "Bluntness of speech." --Boyle. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

 

bluntness

noun

1: the quality of being direct and outspoken; "the bluntness of a Yorkshireman"
2: without sharpness of edge or point [syn: dullness, dulness] [ant: asperity, sharpness]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

 

Bluntness \Blunt"ness\, n.

1. Want of edge or point; dullness; obtuseness; want of sharpness.

The multitude of elements and bluntness of angles. --Holland.

2. Abruptness of address; rude plainness. ``Bluntness of speech.'' --Boyle.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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