Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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blunt | No | Yes | Yes | No |
candid | No | Yes | No | No |
blunt (adjective) | candid (adjective) |
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion | characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion |
used of a knife or other blade; not sharp | openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness |
having a broad or rounded end | informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared |
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment |
blunt (verb) | candid (verb) |
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make less sharp | |
make less intense | |
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation | |
make dull or blunt | |
make numb or insensitive |