Bluntly: meaning, definitions and examples
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bluntly
[ ˈblʌntli ]
speaking
In a direct and unapologetic manner; without being subtle or tactful.
Synonyms
candidly, directly, forthrightly, frankly, plainly
Examples of usage
- He bluntly told her that she was wrong.
- She bluntly refused to apologize.
- The boss bluntly criticized his work.
- They bluntly asked for a refund.
- I will bluntly state my opinion on the matter.
Translations
Translations of the word "bluntly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 francamente
🇮🇳 स्पष्ट रूप से
🇩🇪 offen
🇮🇩 terus terang
🇺🇦 відверто
🇵🇱 szczerze
🇯🇵 率直に (sotchoku ni)
🇫🇷 franchement
🇪🇸 francamente
🇹🇷 açıkça
🇰🇷 솔직히 (soljikhi)
🇸🇦 بصراحة (biṣarāḥa)
🇨🇿 upřímně
🇸🇰 úprimne
🇨🇳 坦率地 (tǎnshuài de)
🇸🇮 odkritosrčno
🇮🇸 hreinskilnislega
🇰🇿 ашық түрде
🇬🇪 გულწრფელად (gulṭsṛelad)
🇦🇿 açıq şəkildə
🇲🇽 francamente
Word origin
The word 'bluntly' originates from the Middle English word 'blont', meaning 'dull or blunt'. Over time, the adverb 'bluntly' evolved to describe a direct and straightforward manner of speaking without softening the message. The use of 'bluntly' in English language dates back to the 14th century, and it has retained its meaning of speaking in a straightforward and often harsh manner.