bluntness

/ˈblʌntnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being direct and honest, often in a way that seems rude.
    • I appreciate her bluntness because I always know where I stand.
    • The teacher's bluntness surprised the students, but it made the lesson clear.
    • His bluntness sometimes hurts people's feelings, but he means well.
  2. The state of being not sharp or pointed.
    • The bluntness of the old scissors made cutting paper a struggle.
    • Check the bluntness of the blade before you start carving.
    • The knife's bluntness was dangerous because it required more force to cut.
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