Definition of "Blunt" :

verb: make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

"Terror blunted her feelings."

verb: make less sharp

"Blunt the knives."

verb: make less intense

"Blunted emotions."

verb: make dull or blunt

verb: make numb or insensitive

adjective: devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

"The blunt truth."

adjective: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

"Blunt talking and straight shooting."

adjective: used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

"A blunt instrument."

adjective: having a broad or rounded end

"Thick marks made by a blunt pencil."