B2 verb خنثی

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.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
bluntness
Verb
blunt
قید
bluntly
صفت
blunt
مرتبط
blunt
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راهنمای حفظ

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.

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: bluntness

مثال‌ها

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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
bluntness
Verb
blunt
قید
bluntly
صفت
blunt
مرتبط
blunt

ترکیب‌های رایج

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

عبارات رایج

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

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

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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نکات کاربردی

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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اشتباهات رایج

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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راهنمای حفظ

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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ریشه کلمه

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

الگوهای دستوری

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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بافت فرهنگی

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.

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: bluntness

لغات مرتبط

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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