blunted

[US]/blʌn.tɪd/
[UK]/blən.tɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To make or become less sharp, pointed, or effective.
adj.Less sharp, pointed, or effective; dull.

Phrases & Collocations

blunted senses

blunted knife

blunted ambition

blunted aggression

blunted by fatigue

blunted impact

blunting criticism

blunted response

blunting the edge

Example Sentences

his criticism was blunted by the positive feedback from others.

the impact of the news was blunted by the prior announcement.

her enthusiasm was blunted after the disappointing results.

the knife was blunted after several uses.

the pain was blunted by the medication.

his anger was blunted by her calm demeanor.

the criticism seemed blunted by the lack of evidence.

the excitement of the event was blunted by the rain.

the edges of the blade were blunted over time.

her resolve was blunted by the challenges she faced.

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