blunt

how can we be more confused? blunt.. is being direct..being insensitive.. straight to the point.

and that confuses me. i use it but it confuses me. when i imagine blunt.. it's not sharp. it's not pointy. it's not straight. how come it means:

Main Entry:

¹blunt 

Pronunciation:

\ˈblənt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English

Date:

13th century

1 a: slow or deficient in feeling : insensitive b: obtuse in understanding or discernment : dull2: having an edge or point that is not sharp blunt instrument>3 a: abrupt in speech or manner b: being straight to the point : direct

synonyms see dull, bluff

— blunt·ly adverb

— blunt·ness noun