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bluntness

Произношение: [ˈblʌntnəs]

Слово

Контекст: «communication»

(noun) the quality of being direct and straightforward in speaking or writing. If someone is blunt, they say what they really think without trying to be polite or gentle.

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Her bluntness about the situation helped everyone understand the truth.

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His bluntness often hurt people's feelings because he didn't consider their emotions.

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Do you think her bluntness was appropriate in that situation?

Контекст: «object quality»

(noun) the state of an object, like a knife, not being sharp. If a knife has bluntness, it means it cannot cut well because the edge is worn down or dull.

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The bluntness of the knife made it safe for children to use.

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The chef complained about the bluntness of the tools, saying they were ineffective for cooking.

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How does the bluntness of the knife affect its cutting ability?

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