English Synonym Finder

blunted

Definitions

Having a dull edge or point; not sharp.

Less intense, vivid, or forceful; weakened or deadened in effect.

Lacking sensitivity or quickness of perception.

Examples

The constant criticism had blunted his enthusiasm for the project.

Years of heavy use had blunted the edge of the kitchen knife.

Synonyms

dull rounded unsharpened muted deadened insensitive obtuse

Antonyms

sharp pointed keen honed acute sensitive edged