bluffness (Meaning)

Wordnet

bluffness (n)

good-natured frankness

Webster

The quality or state of being bluff.

His bluffness in negotiations often caught his counterparts off guard.
The manager's bluffness was mistaken for arrogance by some, but others appreciated his directness.
In the business world, bluffness can sometimes be mistaken for confidence.
She appreciated the CEO's bluffness during the meeting; it showed his straightforward approach to problems.
His bluffness was a double-edged sword; while it conveyed honesty, it could also come across as harsh.
Bluffness is sometimes necessary in leadership roles to make tough decisions.
The politician's bluffness in addressing controversial issues earned both criticism and praise.
Her bluffness was refreshing in a world of deceit and manipulation.
The professor's bluffness in grading was known among students; there was no room for leniency.
Bluffness can be an asset in certain professions where clarity and directness are valued.

good-natured franknessThe quality or state of being bluff.

crossness, crassness, curtness, boldness,bluntness, surliness, vulgarity, coarseness, abruptness, gruffness

diplomacy, smoothness, respect, deference, consideration, consideration, cordiality, courtesy, civility, politeness

His bluffness in negotiations often caught his counterparts off guard.

The manager's bluffness was mistaken for arrogance by some, but others appreciated his directness.

In the business world, bluffness can sometimes be mistaken for confidence.

She appreciated the CEO's bluffness during the meeting; it showed his straightforward approach to problems.