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Opposite of having an edge or point that is not sharp
Opposite of rather direct or abrupt in speech or manner
Opposite of open, honest, and direct in speech or expression, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters
Opposite of rather rude, curt or abrupt in speech or manner
Opposite of expressing opinions or feelings freely or loudly
Opposite of speaking or acting forthrightly without being evasive
Opposite of blunt or forthright in speech or expression
Opposite of honest or frank in nature
“While her response was quite cut-and-dried, some fans are still speculating the star is hiding her love life as evidenced by her indirect response to who her crush was.”
Opposite of behaving, spoken or done in a determined and forceful way
Opposite of honest and straightforward in speech or behavior
“The audience took very little away from Mike's dissembling interview.”
Opposite of blunt and plain-spoken in one's manner of speaking or behavior
Opposite of critical or uncomplimentary in nature
Opposite of stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
“For six days the company has stonewalled customers and the press with vague explanations or, worse, no explanation at all.”
(informal) Opposite of honest in a blunt manner
“Their well-wishes sound incredibly contrived and rehearsed.”
Opposite of frank and blunt in nature
Opposite of vigorously keen or severe in expression or style
Opposite of having no point or sharp tip
“They looked massive and they had big horns on their heads that looked sharp and pointy.”
Opposite of forceful, with maximum effort
Opposite of frank and realistic in the depiction of unpleasant situations
“The paintings of the Middle Ages were flat, misproportioned, lacking in depth and scale, lifeless, and unrealistic.”
Opposite of plain, unembellished and straight to the point, often uncomfortably so
Opposite of having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked
“Her first day was filled with jeering and taunts but she remained patient with them.”
Opposite of to decrease in strength or intensity
Opposite of to make or become less sharp
Opposite of to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
Opposite of to deprive of physical sensation or feeling
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