blunt
gb/blˈʌnt/ us/blˈʌnt/
B1
英語
~ 9100
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B2
property
1
very direct in speech, even rude
saying what you really think in a very direct way, even if it sounds rude or hard to hear.
用法パターン：
[someone] is blunt (about [something])
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'blunt' with 'brutal' or 'rude'. 'Blunt' focuses on being very direct and not softening your words; it can sound rude, but it does not always mean the person is trying to be unkind. Another confusion is using 'blunt' only for objects; remember it is very common for speech and personality.
類義語
direct (neutral word for not hiding what you think; can be kinder than 'blunt'.)
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frank (often suggests honest openness, not always as harsh as 'blunt'.)
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straightforward (emphasizes clarity and simplicity more than possible rudeness.)
対義語
tactful (describes someone who chooses words carefully to avoid hurting others, opposite of bluntness.)
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diplomatic (stresses being polite and careful in speech, especially in difficult situations.)
コロケーション
blunt comment
|blunt answer
|blunt reply
|blunt assessment
|blunt manner
|to be blunt
テーマ
communication
|emotions
|personality
例文
- I’ll be blunt: we can’t afford to hire you right now.
- She’s known for her blunt comments in meetings, but people trust her honesty.
- He was blunt about the risks, which upset some investors but helped them prepare.
- To be blunt, your presentation was confusing and too long.
- Her blunt style can sound rude, but she never lies about how she feels.
学習者向け例文
- My boss is very blunt and sometimes hurts my feelings.
- To be blunt, I do not like this plan.
- He gave me a blunt answer and walked away.
- She is blunt, but she is also very honest.
- His blunt words made everyone in the room quiet.
adjective
B1
property
2
not sharp; having a dull edge
not sharp; having a dull edge or end, so it does not cut well.
用法パターン：
[something] is blunt
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'not sharp' instead of 'blunt'. While correct, native speakers very often say 'a blunt knife' or 'my pencil is blunt'. Also, avoid using 'blunt' to mean 'boring'; for that meaning, use 'dull', not 'blunt'.
類義語
dull (common in American English for tools that are not sharp; also means 'boring' in other contexts.)
対義語
sharp (describes an edge or point that cuts or pierces easily.)
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pointed (emphasizes having a narrow tip that can pierce or poke.)
コロケーション
blunt knife
|blunt blade
|blunt scissors
|blunt pencil
|blunt edge
|blunt instrument
テーマ
objects
|daily_life
例文
- This knife is too blunt to cut the tomatoes.
- He tried to sharpen his blunt pencil before the exam.
- We were given blunt scissors, so cutting the fabric took forever.
- The surgeon refused to use any tool that felt even slightly blunt.
- The victim had been struck with a blunt instrument, not a knife.
学習者向け例文
- My kitchen knife is blunt, so I need a new one.
- These scissors are blunt and will not cut paper.
- The pencil is blunt; please sharpen it.
- He hit the nail with a blunt hammer head.
- A blunt knife is safer but does not work well.
動詞
B2
action
3
make an edge or point less sharp
to make something less sharp so it cannot cut or pierce well.
用法パターン：
to blunt [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners often say 'make it not sharp' or only use 'sharpen' and 'dull'. In more formal or technical English, you can say 'blunt the blade' to sound natural. Remember that the object is usually a tool or edge, not a person.
類義語
dull (very common verb for making a tool less sharp; slightly more common than 'blunt' in this use.)
対義語
sharpen (means to make something sharp or sharper, the direct opposite of 'blunt' here.)
コロケーション
blunt the blade
|blunt the knife
|blunt the tip
|blunt the edge
テーマ
objects
|processes
|daily_life
|work
例文
- Cutting on a glass surface will quickly blunt your knives.
- Sand can blunt the blades of the turbine over time.
- He used a stone to blunt the arrowheads for safety training.
- Hitting metal on metal will eventually blunt the chisel.
- The constant contact with bone can blunt surgical instruments.
学習者向け例文
- Cutting hard plastic will blunt the knife.
- Do not use this saw on metal; it will blunt it.
- Hitting the ground can blunt the point of the stick.
- This machine can blunt the edge of the blade.
- Using the wrong board will blunt your scissors.
動詞
C1
action
4
reduce strength or impact
to make the effect, feeling, or force of something weaker or less strong.
用法パターン：
to blunt [effect / impact / feeling]
よくある間違い：
Learners may try to use 'blunt' with the wrong objects, like 'blunt a problem' or 'blunt a question'. It is usually used with abstract nouns like 'impact', 'effect', 'anger', 'pain', or 'criticism'. Also, do not confuse this with the adjective 'blunt' for people who speak directly.
類義語
dampen (commonly used for feelings like enthusiasm or excitement; slightly softer tone than 'blunt'.)
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soften (stresses making something less harsh or strong, especially criticism or impact.)
対義語
intensify (means to make something stronger or more extreme, opposite of reducing its effect.)
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heighten (often used for emotions or effects that become stronger or more noticeable.)
コロケーション
blunt the impact
|blunt the effect
|blunt criticism
|blunt enthusiasm
|blunt pain
テーマ
emotions
|society
|politics
|communication
例文
- Higher interest rates may blunt the impact of rising prices.
- The painkillers helped blunt the worst of the pain.
- The government introduced tax cuts to blunt public anger.
- Her quick apology did little to blunt his criticism.
- Over time, repeated exposure can blunt your emotional response.
学習者向け例文
- The new law tries to blunt the effect of the crisis.
- Medicine can blunt the pain but not remove it.
- Laughter helped blunt their fear for a short time.
- Good training can blunt the impact of a mistake.
- His kind words could not blunt her sadness.
名詞
slang
C1
entity
5
cigar filled with cannabis
a cigar that someone opens and fills with cannabis (marijuana) to smoke.
用法パターン：
smoke / roll / pass a blunt
よくある間違い：
Learners may think 'blunt' only means 'not sharp' or 'direct in speech' and not recognize this common slang meaning in music or films. Also, do not confuse 'blunt' (cigar-style cannabis) with 'joint', which is usually rolled in thin paper.
類義語
weed cigar (informal descriptive phrase; explains the idea but is less common than 'blunt'.)
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joint (very common word for a cannabis cigarette rolled in paper, not a cigar wrap; related but not identical.)
コロケーション
smoke a blunt
|roll a blunt
|pass the blunt
|light a blunt
|share a blunt
テーマ
drugs
|youth_culture
|health
|daily_life
例文
- They sat on the porch and shared a blunt.
- He bragged about being able to roll a perfect blunt.
- The smell of the blunt filled the whole room.
- She put out the blunt when she heard the police siren.
- The rapper mentioned smoking a blunt in almost every song.
学習者向け例文
- They rolled a blunt at the party.
- He does not smoke blunts anymore.
- The room smelled like a blunt.
- She passed the blunt to her friend.
- He was arrested for smoking a blunt in public.
adjective
C1
property
6
not precise; lacking subtlety
not careful or exact; describes a tool or action that works in a rough way and cannot make fine changes.
用法パターン：
[method / tool] is a blunt instrument for [result]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think 'blunt instrument' always refers to a physical object. In news and analysis, it is often used metaphorically for methods or policies that are not precise or sensitive.
類義語
crude (suggests something is basic and not refined; often more negative than 'blunt'.)
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coarse (emphasizes roughness and lack of refinement or detail.)
対義語
precise (stresses exactness and fine control, the opposite of a 'blunt' method.)
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subtle (emphasizes delicate, detailed differences and careful effects.)
コロケーション
a blunt instrument
|blunt tool
|blunt policy
|blunt approach
|blunt measure
テーマ
politics
|business
|science
|work
例文
- Interest rates are a blunt instrument for controlling inflation.
- The new policy is a blunt tool that may hurt small businesses.
- Sanctions are a blunt instrument that often harms ordinary people.
- Cutting staff numbers is a blunt way to reduce costs.
- The algorithm is a blunt instrument when used without human judgment.
学習者向け例文
- Tax changes are a blunt tool to fix deep problems.
- This rule is a blunt instrument and feels unfair.
- Cutting pay is a blunt way to save money.
- The law is too blunt for such a complex issue.
- Social media bans are a blunt response to the problem.
名詞
archaic
C2
entity
7
old use: money
an old slang word that used to mean money.
類義語
cash (modern, common word for money in notes and coins; 'blunt' is now rarely used this way.)
対義語
broke (slang adjective meaning having no money, opposite situation of having 'blunt'.)
コロケーション
short of blunt
|raise some blunt
テーマ
finance
例文
- He hadn’t a bit of blunt in his pocket. (archaic)
- They needed some blunt before they could set off on their journey. (archaic)
- In old novels, you may see 'blunt' used to mean money. (meta-usage)
学習者向け例文
- In some old books, 'blunt' means money.
- People today almost never say 'blunt' for money.
- You might read 'blunt' as money in an old story.
文法
辞書形
blunt
IPA
GB/blˈʌnt/
US/blˈʌnt/
音節・強勢
blunt （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (blunt)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: blunt
- Comparative: blunter
- Superlative: bluntest
Verb
- Base: blunt
- 3rd Person Singular: blunts
- Present Participle: blunting
- Past: blunted
関連語
表現
a blunt instrument
1/ə blˈʌnt ˈɪnstɹəmənt/
idiom
method or tool lacking precision
a way of doing something that is not careful or exact and may cause side effects or unfair results.
例文
- Tax policy is a blunt instrument for reducing inequality.
- Military force is a blunt instrument and often creates new problems.
- Social media bans are a blunt instrument against misinformation.
in blunt terms
1/ˈɪn blˈʌnt tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
describe something very directly
used when you say something in a very simple and direct way, without soft words.
例文
- In blunt terms, the company is almost bankrupt.
- She explained the risks in blunt terms so everyone understood.
- In blunt terms, we are running out of time.
let me be blunt
1/lˈɛt mˈi bˈi blˈʌnt/
fixed phrase
warning before speaking directly
used to warn someone that you are going to speak very directly and honestly.
例文
- Let me be blunt: your plan is too risky.
- Let me be blunt, we can’t pay you more right now.
- Let me be blunt, the team does not trust this manager.
smoke a blunt
1/smˈoʊk ə blˈʌnt/
fixed phrase
slang
smoke a cannabis cigar
to smoke a cigar that has been filled with cannabis (marijuana).
例文
- They went outside to smoke a blunt behind the club.
- He bragged that he could smoke a blunt by himself.
- She said she only smokes a blunt on weekends.
to be blunt
1/tə bˈi blˈʌnt/
fixed phrase
introduce a very direct remark
used before you say something very direct that might sound rude or hard to hear.
例文
- To be blunt, I don’t think this project will succeed.
- To be blunt, your report is not good enough.
- To be blunt, we need to cut costs or we will close.
blunt force trauma
1/blˈʌnt fˈɔɹs tɹˈɔmə/
fixed phrase
technical
injury from a non-sharp impact
a medical or police term for injury caused when a heavy, not sharp object hits the body.
例文
- The victim died from blunt force trauma to the head.
- The autopsy revealed that he died from blunt force trauma to the chest.
- The report stated that blunt force trauma was the cause of death.
- Blunt force trauma is common in car crashes and falls.
- She suffered blunt force trauma after falling from the ladder.