BLUNTED Meaning and
Definition
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Blunted, as an adjective, refers to an object or a person whose sharpness, vigor, or intensity has been diminished or reduced, resulting in a dulled or weakened state. It commonly describes physical attributes, emotions, or even cognitive abilities that have become less acute or powerful than what is considered typical or normal.
When referring to physical objects, blunted often suggests a loss of its original sharpness or edge. For example, a blunted knife would have a reduced ability to cut effectively due to its dulled blade. In a similar vein, blunted can describe a substance or material that has been made less potent or concentrated, resulting in a weakened effect or impact.
In the realm of emotions and mental states, blunted characterizes a diminishing intensity or diminished responsiveness. A person experiencing blunted emotions may display a lack of emotional expressiveness, compromised motivation, or a numbness and indifference towards certain circumstances. Blunted affect, a psychological term, refers to a condition characterized by a severe reduction or limitation in the range and intensity of emotional expressions.
In a broader sense, blunted can also denote a decrease or weakening in cognitive abilities or intellectual acuity. This might imply a reduced ability to comprehend, reason, or think clearly.
Therefore, blunted generally conveys a state of diminished sharpness, vigor, or intensity - whether it be physical, emotional, or cognitive.
Common Misspellings for BLUNTED
Etymology of BLUNTED
The word blunted originated from the Middle English word blunten which meant to make dull, blunt or to dull the edge or point of. It is derived from the Old French word blontir which also meant to dull, make blunt. Ultimately, the root of this word comes from the Latin word bluntus which means dull, stupid.
Similar spelling words for BLUNTED
- blamed,
- blandness,
- bland,
- blondness,
- blandly,
- bounded,
- blender,
- Bleated,
- blunt,
- bluntness,
- blunt file,
- blondin,
- bluntly,
- blonde,
- blending,
- Blandon,
- blindfold,
- Blondell,
- blunder,
- blended,
- blindness,
- blond,
- Blurted,
- blend in,
- Blandford,
- bunted,
- blintze,
- blindly,
- Blotted,
- bloated,
- blunderer,
- blundell,
- Blount,
- blind,
- blanding,
- blinded,
- blend,
- blende,
- blandish,
- blinder,
- blind eel,
- blinding,
- blind gut,
- blunts,
- blind man,
- blindside,
- blindworm,
- blantyre.
Conjugate verb Blunted
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