bluntness
/ˈblʌntnəs/
noun
- 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.
- 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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