bluntness
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.
例文
3 / 5Her 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.
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.
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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
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.
クイックテスト
The CEO's ______ about the company's financial state shocked the employees but helped them understand the need for layoffs.
正解！
正解は： bluntness
例文
Her bluntness about the food was surprising, but we appreciated the honesty.
everydayHer direct and honest way of speaking about the food was unexpected, but we valued it.
The report's bluntness regarding the project's failure was noted by the board of directors.
formalThe direct and unvarnished way the report described the failure was acknowledged by the board.
I like his bluntness because you always know exactly what he's thinking.
informalI appreciate his direct way of talking because his thoughts are always clear.
The academic critique was characterized by a certain bluntness that challenged existing theories.
academicThe scholarly review was marked by a directness that questioned current academic theories.
In the fast-paced world of tech, bluntness is often preferred over corporate jargon.
businessIn the technology industry, speaking directly is often favored over using complex corporate language.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
Bluntness is about being direct and honest, whereas rudeness implies a lack of manners or an intent to be mean.
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.
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
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.
覚え方のコツ
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.
語源
Derived from the Middle English word 'blunt', meaning dull or insensitive, possibly of Scandinavian origin.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
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.
クイックテスト
The CEO's ______ about the company's financial state shocked the employees but helped them understand the need for layoffs.
正解！
正解は： bluntness
関連単語
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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