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bluntness

/ˈblʌntnəs/  ·  say it: BLUNT·nis

being direct to the point of rudeness

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In more detail

1. (noun) the quality of being direct and honest in speech, even if it seems rude or unkind

2. (noun) the quality of having a dull edge or point, not sharp

Examples

• 1. I appreciate her bluntness—she always tells me the truth, even when it's uncomfortable.
• 2. The bluntness of the knife made it difficult to cut the meat.

Nearby in Nuance & Precision

evasion, candor, frankness, diplomacy, circumspection, wariness