bluntness

English Thesaurus

1. without sharpness or clearness of edge or point (noun.attribute)

hypernym	:	configuration, conformation, contour, form, shape,
definition	:	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) (noun.attribute)

hyponym	:	obtuseness,
definition	:	the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point (noun.attribute)

2. the quality of being direct and outspoken (noun.attribute)

hypernym	:	inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness,
definition	:	the quality of failing to be considerate of others (noun.attribute)

3. without sharpness or clearness of edge or point (noun.attribute)

antonym	:	asperity, sharpness,
definition	:	harshness of manner (noun.attribute)

antonym	:	keenness, sharpness,
definition	:	thinness of edge or fineness of point (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	dull,
definition	:	not having a sharp edge or point (adj.all)

derivation	:	blunt,
definition	:	used of a knife or other blade; not sharp (adj.all)

derivation	:	blunt,
definition	:	having a broad or rounded end (adj.all)

4. the quality of being direct and outspoken (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder,
definition	:	characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion (adj.all)

5. without sharpness or clearness of edge or point (noun.attribute)

antonym	:	asperity, sharpness,
definition	:	harshness of manner (noun.attribute)

antonym	:	keenness, sharpness,
definition	:	thinness of edge or fineness of point (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	dull,
definition	:	not having a sharp edge or point (adj.all)

derivation	:	blunt,
definition	:	used of a knife or other blade; not sharp (adj.all)

derivation	:	blunt,
definition	:	having a broad or rounded end (adj.all)

6. the quality of being direct and outspoken (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder,
definition	:	characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion (adj.all)