bluntness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество быть прямым и откровенным в речи или манере поведения, либо состояние отсутствия острого края или кончика.

A noun referring to the quality of being direct and outspoken in speech or manner, or the state of lacking a sharp edge or point.

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1. Directness in speechB2formal

   The quality of being very direct and outspoken, often without considering politeness.

   Прямота

   • His bluntness sometimes offends people.
   • She appreciated his bluntness because it saved time.
   • The manager's bluntness was mistaken for rudeness.

   Синонимыabruptnessbrusquenesscandidnesscandorcurtnessdirectnessforthrightnessfranknessoutspokennesstactlessness

   Антонимыcourtesydiplomacypolitenesssuavitytact

2. Lack of sharpnessB2formal

   The state of having a dull edge or point; not sharp.

   Тупость

   • The bluntness of the knife made it difficult to cut the bread.
   • He complained about the bluntness of the pencil.
   • The scissors lost their sharpness and now have a noticeable bluntness.

   Синонимыdullnessobtuseness

   Антонимыacutenesskeennesssharpness