1. plural of bluntness; the quality or state of being blunt in manner or speech; directness or frankness that may seem rude or insensitive
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically refers to multiple instances or aspects of blunt behavior or communication
2. plural of bluntness; the quality of being dull or not sharp (of an edge or point)
Usage: less common; refers to physical dullness rather than manner

Examples

• Her bluntnesses in meetings sometimes offended colleagues, though her honesty was appreciated.
• The therapist warned against the bluntnesses that could damage the patient's self-esteem.
• His various bluntnesses—both in speech and in manner—made him unpopular at social events.
• The bluntnesses of the knife edges made them unsafe for the kitchen.
• Despite the bluntnesses of her criticism, the feedback helped improve the project.