dull

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having an edge that is not sharp and cannot cut easily.

adj. lacking a sharp edge or point; blunt.

日本語:鈍い※

“It is difficult to chop vegetables with such a dull knife.”

“The carpenter set aside the dull chisel, noting that the blade required significant honing before it could produce a clean cut.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. not bright, shiny, or clear; often used for colours or weather.

adj. lacking brilliance or luster; matte or overcast.

日本語:暗い※

Español:cubierto

“The sky was a dull grey just before the rain started to fall.”

“Years of neglect had left the silver trophy with a dull finish that resisted even the most vigorous polishing.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine

adj. used to describe a pain that is not sharp but stays for a long time.

adj. describing a physical sensation that is indistinct, muffled, or lacking in sharpness but persistent.

“He felt a dull ache in his lower back after working in the garden.”

“The patient complained of a dull, throbbing sensation in her temples that intensified whenever she was exposed to bright light.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make a feeling, pain, or sound less strong or sharp.

v. to moderate, soften, or reduce the intensity of a sensation or quality.

“The doctor gave her some medicine to dull the pain after the surgery.”

“The heavy curtains were designed to dull the noise from the busy street outside, creating a quiet sanctuary for the residents.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to make an edge less sharp through use or damage.

v. to remove the sharpness of an edge or point; to blunt.

“Cutting through thick cardboard will quickly dull your scissors.”

“Constant contact with the abrasive sandy soil served to dull the plough's blade far sooner than the farmer had anticipated.”