adjective
- Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.
- usage: "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think-and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
- synonyms: blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank
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