CEFR B2

bluntness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being direct and straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being impolite or insensitive.

Examples

Her bluntness in the meeting surprised everyone, but it got the point across quickly.
He appreciated his friend's bluntness, even when the truth was hard to hear.

Synonyms: directness, frankness, candidness, forthrightness

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bluntness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈblʌntnəs/

Definition

The quality of being direct and straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being impolite or insensitive.

Examples

Her bluntness in the meeting surprised everyone, but it got the point across quickly.
He appreciated his friend's bluntness, even when the truth was hard to hear.
The manager's bluntness about the project's flaws left no room for misunderstanding.

How to Use bluntness

the bluntness of (prepositional phrase): Referring to the directness of a person or their statement. — "The bluntness of her assessment left no room for doubt."

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