Word · Frequency #32898
bluntness
/ˈblʌntnis/
noun
直率；生硬
The characteristic of being blunt; directness or frankness.
- 1.
The characteristic of being blunt.
直率的特性
直率的特性；钝；率直；迟钝
In use
His bluntness surprised everyone at the meeting, but it also clarified the issue.
She appreciated her friend's bluntness when giving feedback on her presentation.
The manager's bluntness helped the team understand the urgency of the deadline.
Connections
Word family
- bluntnesses
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
不可数名词，表示抽象品质
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