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1. | [ adjective ] characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion | |
Synonyms: | frank forthright blunt candid outspoken plainspoken free-spoken | |
Examples: | "blunt talking and straight shooting" "a blunt New England farmer" "my candid opinion" "forthright criticism" "a forthright approach to the problem" |
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Related terms: | direct | |
2. | [ adjective ] characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion | |
Synonyms: | frank forthright blunt candid straight-from-the-shoulder plainspoken outspoken free-spoken | |
Examples: | "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 w |
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Related terms: | direct | |
3. | [ adverb ] in a direct and unequivocal manner | |
Examples: | "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job" |
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4. | [ adjective ] close enough to go straight to the target | |
Examples: | "point-blank range" "a point-blank shot" |
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Related terms: | direct | |