bluntness

Definitions

The quality of being direct, outspoken, or lacking in subtlety.

The state of having a dull edge or point rather than being sharp.

Examples

Her bluntness often offended those who preferred a more diplomatic approach to conversation.

I appreciated the bluntness of his feedback, as it helped me identify my mistakes immediately.

Despite the bluntness of his delivery, everyone in the room understood the urgency of the situation.

Synonyms

directness frankness candor forthrightness plainness brusqueness abruptness

Antonyms

tactfulness diplomacy subtlety politeness indirectness evasiveness courtesy