What does bluntness mean?
Bluntness means The characteristic of being blunt..
Bluntness
/ˈblʌnt.nəs/ · noun
Meaning
The characteristic of being blunt..
Example Sentences
All this was extraordinarily distasteful to Churchill. It was ugly, gross. Never before had he felt such repulsion when the vicar displayed his characteristic bluntness or coarseness of speech. In the present connexion […] such talk had been distressingly out of place.
Synonyms for bluntness
Antonyms for bluntness
Related Words
Word Forms
- bluntnesses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bluntness?
Common synonyms include dullness, dulness.
What is the opposite of bluntness?
Possible antonyms include asperity, keenness, sharpness.
How do you use bluntness in a sentence?
All this was extraordinarily distasteful to Churchill. It was ugly, gross. Never before had he felt such repulsion when the vicar displayed his characteristic bluntness or coarseness of speech. In the present connexion […] such talk had been distressingly out of place.
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