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abgestumpft

blunted, dulled

adjective AP-ge-shtoomft Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

desensitised, numb

Usage Note

abgestumpft describes a blade that has lost its edge or, more commonly, a person who has become emotionally numb or desensitised through repeated exposure to something. Emotional abgestumpft is a frequent collocation.

Examples

"Nach Jahren in diesem Job war er abgestumpft und konnte kaum noch Mitgefühl zeigen."

Natural Translation

After years in this job he had become desensitised and could barely show empathy any more.

Literal Translation

After years in this job he was blunted and could barely still empathy show.

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