bluntly

• Directement et franchement, souvent sans se soucier de ménager l'interlocuteur. Décrit une parole ou un comportement franc et brusque, dépourvu de subtilité ou de tact.

An adverb meaning "in a direct, honest, and straightforward manner, often without concern for causing offense." It describes speech or behavior that is frank and abrupt, lacking subtlety or tact.

1. Directly and honestlyB2formal

   In a way that is very direct and honest, often without considering feelings.

   Directement et franchement

   • He bluntly told her that her work was not good enough.
   • She spoke bluntly about the company's financial problems.
   • The critic bluntly stated that the movie was a failure.

   Synonymescandidlyfranklyhonestlyopenlyplainlypoint-blankstraightforwardly

   Antonymesdiplomaticallyevasivelyindirectlysubtlytactfully