bluntness Synonyms
bluntness Meaning
bluntness (n)
the quality of being direct and outspoken
without sharpness or clearness of edge or point
bluntness (n.)
Want of edge or point; dullness; obtuseness; want of sharpness.
Abruptness of address; rude plainness.
bluntness Sentence Examples
- Her bluntness often caught people off guard, but she appreciated honesty above all else.
- The bluntness of his remarks left little room for interpretation.
- Despite her bluntness, she never intended to hurt anyone's feelings.
- The bluntness of the knife made it difficult to cut through the tough meat.
- He admired her bluntness, as it cut through the layers of pretense.
- The bluntness of the feedback was jarring, but necessary for improvement.
- Her bluntness was a refreshing change from the usual diplomatic conversations.
- The bluntness of the tool made it unsuitable for delicate work.
- He often used humor to soften the bluntness of his criticisms.
- In some cultures, bluntness is seen as a sign of strength rather than rudeness.
FAQs About the word bluntness
the quality of being direct and outspoken, without sharpness or clearness of edge or pointWant of edge or point; dullness; obtuseness; want of sharpness., Abrup
honesty, sincerity, candor, candidness, outspokenness, straightforwardness, directness, forthrightness, frankness, simplicity
indirection, dissimulation,indirection, dissembling, reticence, shyness, inhibition, restraint, evasiveness, secretiveness
Her bluntness often caught people off guard, but she appreciated honesty above all else.
The bluntness of his remarks left little room for interpretation.
Despite her bluntness, she never intended to hurt anyone's feelings.
The bluntness of the knife made it difficult to cut through the tough meat.
