Bluntly Meaning in English
word · lemma: blunt
ˈbɫəntɫi
BLUNT-lee
blˈʌntli
bl-UNT-lee
Definition
If you say something bluntly, you express it in a direct and honest way, sometimes so directly that it might seem rude or too honest.
Usage & Nuances
Usually more formal or neutral than 'rudely', but less soft than 'politely'. Commonly used with verbs like 'say', 'put', and 'speak'. Can be positive (honest) or negative (harsh) depending on context. 'To put it bluntly' is a fixed phrase.
Spanish: directamente - sin rodeosPortuguese (BR): francamente - de forma diretaPortuguese (PT): francamente - de forma diretaChinese (Simplified): 直率地 - 直截了当地Chinese (Traditional): 直率地 - 直截了當地Hindi: स्पष्ट रूप से - बिना लाग-लपेट केArabic: بصراحة - بشكل مباشرBengali: স্পষ্টভাবে - খোলাখুলিRussian: прямо - откровенноJapanese: はっきりと - ぶっきらぼうにVietnamese: thẳng thắn - nói toạc raKorean: 직설적으로 - 거침없이Turkish: açıkça - dobra dobraUrdu: صاف صاف - دو ٹوکIndonesian: terus terang - blak-blakan
Example Sentences
She spoke bluntly about the problem.
basic
Can you tell me bluntly if I did something wrong?
basic
He always answers bluntly.
basic
To put it bluntly, your idea won't work.
natural
Sometimes it's better to be kind than to speak bluntly.
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She told him bluntly that she wasn't interested.
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