Word Knowledge · Question 44

Question 44 of 280

Blunt most nearly means

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Correct answer to question 44 (Word Knowledge): dull

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A blunt blade has no sharp edge, so dull is the match. The word carries a second sense, speaking plainly and without softening, which shares the idea of no fine edge.

Updated: November 2026

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