Definition of BLUNTNESS

bluntness

Meanings

Plural: bluntnesses

Noun

  • the quality of being direct and outspoken
    • "the bluntness of a Yorkshireman"
  • without sharpness or clearness of edge or point
  • The characteristic of being blunt.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English bluntnes, bluntnesse, equivalent to blunt + -ness.

Synonyms

dullness

Antonyms

sharpness

Scrabble Score: 11

bluntness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bluntness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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