point-blank
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"

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

Related terms: direct
3. [ adverb ] in a direct and unequivocal manner
Examples:

"I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"

4. [ adjective ] close enough to go straight to the target
Examples:

"point-blank range" "a point-blank shot"

Related terms: direct