Vocabulary Spotlight
Blunt
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: सीधा या भोला (Seedha ya Bhola) – Being direct or straightforward, sometimes to the point of rudeness.
Pronunciation
[BLUHNT]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Straightforward – स्पष्टवादी (Spashtvadi)
Related Words
Plain-spoken – सटीक बोलने वाला (Sateek Bolne Wala)
Word Origin
“Blunt” Middle English se aaya hai jiska matlab hai “dull edge” aur iska meaning gradually extend ho gaya directness aur plain-speaking mein.
– “Blunt” comes from Middle English, originally meaning “dull edge,” and later came to signify directness or plain-speaking.
Word Family
Adverb: Bluntly – सीधे तरीके से (Seedhe Tareeke Se)
Noun: Bluntness – सादापन (Saadapan)
Usage Examples
1. Usne blunt tareeke se apna opinion diya jo sabko pasand nahi aaya.
– He gave his opinion bluntly, which not everyone liked.
2. Blunt logo ko apni baat kehne mein koi sharam nahi hoti.
– Blunt people have no hesitation in speaking their mind.
Cultural Note
India mein blunt logon ko kabhi kabhi rude samjha jata hai, lekin iska matlab hota hai sidhe tareeke se apna vichar vyakt karna.
In Context
“Blunt” ka use un logo ke liye hota hai jo apne vichar seedhe aur bina kisi sharmahat ke vyakt karte hain, kabhi kabhi isko rude samjha ja sakta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Blunt” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Blunt” shabd ka asal kya hai?