Baldly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
baldly
[ หbษหld.li ]
manner of speaking
Baldly refers to speaking in a direct, blunt, or unapologetic manner without concern for the consequences or the feelings of others. It often implies a lack of embellishment or softening in the delivery of information or opinions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He baldly stated his opinion during the meeting.
- She baldly addressed the issue, ignoring potential backlash.
- The report baldly described the situation as it was.
Translations
Translations of the word "baldly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น descaradamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคถเคฐเฅเคฎเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช frech
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara berani
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะฒะตััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ลmiaลo
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคง่ใซ
๐ซ๐ท audacieusement
๐ช๐ธ audazmente
๐น๐ท cesurca
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ดํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฌุฑุฃุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ odvรกลพnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ odvรกลพne
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง่ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ drzno
๐ฎ๐ธ djรถrflega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐััะปะดัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษsarษtlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ audazmente
Etymology
The word 'baldly' is derived from the adjective 'bald,' which has its origins in Old English 'beald,' meaning 'bold' or 'brave.' Over time, 'bald' evolved to take on the meaning of being bare or lacking covering, particularly in the case of hair. The adverbial form 'baldly' came into use in the English language to describe actions or statements made in a bare, straightforward, and often blunt manner. This transformation reflects a linguistic shift where traits associated with boldness became synonymous with clarity and a lack of pretense in communication. The usage of 'baldly' suggests an approach to speaking that is unembellished and forthright, often used in contexts where clarity is deemed more important than tact.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,930 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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