Without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility
“One friend curled her lip and told him bluntly that the Kelly story wasn't relevant to her.”
In an open, honest, and direct manner
Bluntly or thoroughly
Abruptly, sharply, or curtly
“It's a simple, blunt question for a person who felt like a changeling in someone else's family.”
In an obtrusive manner
Adverb for having an edge or point that is not sharp
“The best you can do is to remove most of the substance from the carpet using a blunt knife.”
Adverb for having a flat or rounded end
“It is thickset, with a large mouth, thick white lips and a large blunt head, hence the nickname Loggerhead.”
Adverb for not diplomatic or tactful
(of a person) Adverb for lacking sophistication or refinement
Adverb for aggressively vigorous or forceful
Adverb for serious
Adverb for vigorously keen or severe in expression or style
Adverb for behaving, spoken or done in a determined and forceful way
Adverb for having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or angered
Adverb for offensively coarse or rude
Adverb for not restrained or restricted
Adverb for done or happening without careful consideration
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