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Bluntly

Verb / ˈblʌntli: / Another word for bluntly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bluntly means to speak or act in a direct, honest, and straightforward manner without trying to be polite or gentle.

Synonyms & similar words

brusquely bluffly flatout roundly frankly directly candidly honestly forthrightly plainly boldly brusquely abruptly crisply forcefully pointedly straightforwardly unreservedly bluffly openly briskly curtly decisively outspokenly

Example sentences

  1. He bluntly told his boss that he would quit if he didn't get a raise.
  2. She spoke bluntly about the mistakes made by the company.
  3. The teacher bluntly criticized the student's work.
  4. He was bluntly honest about his feelings.
  5. She gave him a bluntly negative response.

Quotes

  • "I don't believe in being bluntly honest. I believe in being honest with compassion." - Jillian Michaels
  • "The truth is always the truth, and being bluntly honest might not be your best approach." - Edmond Mbiaka
  • "Bluntly put, the American people still want to know what happened on 9/11." - Paul Cellucci

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