B2 verb Neutral

bluntness

/ˈblʌntnəs/

The quality of being direct and outspoken, often speaking in a way that is very honest but potentially insensitive or rude. It describes communication that lacks subtlety or attempts to soften the truth.

Beispiele

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1

Her bluntness about the food was surprising, but we appreciated the honesty.

Her direct and honest way of speaking about the food was unexpected, but we valued it.

2

The report's bluntness regarding the project's failure was noted by the board of directors.

The direct and unvarnished way the report described the failure was acknowledged by the board.

3

I like his bluntness because you always know exactly what he's thinking.

I appreciate his direct way of talking because his thoughts are always clear.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bluntness
Verb
blunt
Adverb
bluntly
Adjektiv
blunt
Verwandt
blunt
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'blunt' object like a hammer. It doesn't cut precisely like a 'sharp' knife; it hits the target directly and hard, just like a blunt person hits the truth.

Schnelles Quiz

The CEO's ______ about the company's financial state shocked the employees but helped them understand the need for layoffs.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bluntness

Beispiele

1

Her bluntness about the food was surprising, but we appreciated the honesty.

everyday

Her direct and honest way of speaking about the food was unexpected, but we valued it.

2

The report's bluntness regarding the project's failure was noted by the board of directors.

formal

The direct and unvarnished way the report described the failure was acknowledged by the board.

3

I like his bluntness because you always know exactly what he's thinking.

informal

I appreciate his direct way of talking because his thoughts are always clear.

4

The academic critique was characterized by a certain bluntness that challenged existing theories.

academic

The scholarly review was marked by a directness that questioned current academic theories.

5

In the fast-paced world of tech, bluntness is often preferred over corporate jargon.

business

In the technology industry, speaking directly is often favored over using complex corporate language.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bluntness
Verb
blunt
Adverb
bluntly
Adjektiv
blunt
Verwandt
blunt

Häufige Kollokationen

refreshing bluntness a surprisingly honest and direct way of speaking
characteristic bluntness the direct way a person usually speaks
disarming bluntness honesty that is so direct it makes others feel less defensive
brutal bluntness extreme honesty that can be painful or harsh
startling bluntness a level of directness that is surprising or shocking

Häufige Phrasen

with typical bluntness

speaking in one's usual direct and honest manner

admit with bluntness

to confess something in a very direct way

pardon my bluntness

an apology used before saying something very direct or potentially rude

Wird oft verwechselt mit

bluntness vs rudeness

Bluntness is about being direct and honest, whereas rudeness implies a lack of manners or an intent to be mean.

bluntness vs dullness

While 'blunt' can mean 'not sharp', bluntness almost exclusively refers to a person's manner of speech, while dullness refers to a lack of interest or a physical edge.

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Nutzungshinweise

Bluntness is a double-edged sword; it can be seen as a positive trait (honesty) or a negative one (insensitivity). Use it to describe someone who gets straight to the point without 'sugar-coating' the truth.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'bluntness' to describe a physical object that isn't sharp; however, we usually use the word 'dullness' for physical objects and 'bluntness' for personality or speech.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'blunt' object like a hammer. It doesn't cut precisely like a 'sharp' knife; it hits the target directly and hard, just like a blunt person hits the truth.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle English word 'blunt', meaning dull or insensitive, possibly of Scandinavian origin.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun often follows possessive adjectives (his bluntness, their bluntness) can be used as the subject or object of a sentence
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western business cultures, bluntness is often valued as 'getting to the point,' whereas in many East Asian cultures, it may be perceived as a serious lack of social harmony.

Schnelles Quiz

The CEO's ______ about the company's financial state shocked the employees but helped them understand the need for layoffs.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bluntness

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