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unblunt

unblunt

7.7
A tool with a sharp edge or point that cuts easily
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈblʌnt/
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  • The chef preferred to use an unblunt knife for slicing vegetables quickly and cleanly.

Examples

  • After sharpening, the scissors were completely unblunt and cut through paper with ease.

  • The archaeologist was surprised to find an unblunt arrowhead among the ancient tools.

  • The knife is unblunt and ready for use.

  • I need an unblunt tool for this project.

  • The chef preferred to use an unblunt knife for slicing vegetables quickly and cleanly.

  • After sharpening, the scissors were completely unblunt and cut through paper with ease.

  • The archaeologist was surprised to find an unblunt arrowhead among the ancient tools.

Synonyms

sharp
vsunblunt
301 1.0

A thing with an edge that can cut or pierce

is simply the state of not being blunt not stressing cutting power
sharpened
vsunblunt
1.8

Having a thin edge or point that can cut

is the general not dull condition rather than the made result

Antonyms

blunt
109 1.0

An object with a dull edge or tip that does not cut well

dull
17 1.0

Not having a sharp edge so it cuts poorly

How Sharp

razor-sharp
8 4.1
sharp
301 1.0
unblunt
7.7
dull
17 1.0

Surface Forms

unblunt positive

Morphology

unblunt = blunt (transparent) = un + blunt

Simple negative prefix 'un-' attached to the adjective 'blunt' yields the straightforward meaning 'not blunt', which learners can readily infer.

Etymology

Unblunt combines the common prefix un- ('not') with blunt ('dull' or 'rounded'), so it literally means 'not dull' or sharp. That's why an unblunt knife has a keen edge and cuts cleanly.