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blunt communication

[/blʌnt kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/]
noun
comunicação direta
1. Direct and straightforward speech or interaction that lacks tact, diplomacy, or softening of words; honest but often harsh or rude communication
His blunt communication style sometimes offended colleagues, but everyone knew exactly where they stood.
Seu estilo de comunicação direta às vezes ofendia os colegas, mas todos sabiam exatamente qual era sua posição.
2. The practice of speaking one's mind openly without filtering language or considering feelings
She appreciated blunt communication because it saved time and avoided misunderstandings.
Ela apreciava a comunicação direta porque economizava tempo e evitava mal-entendidos.
NYC Slang
keeping it real; straight up talk; no-bs communication
Synonyms
frank communicationdirect speechcandid talkstraight talkplainspoken communicationcomunicação francafala diretaconversa clara
Antonyms
tactful communicationdiplomatic speechgentle communicationsubtle communicationcomunicação diplomáticafala delicadaconversa sutil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunicação direta
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
fala na lata
Colloquial expression meaning 'speaking directly without filters'
São Paulo
comunicação sem filtros
Common business and urban usage
Portugal
comunicação directa
Standard Portuguese with alternative spelling; sometimes 'franqueza'

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a spade a spade
speak one's mind
put it bluntly
not mince words
não ter rodeios
falar sem meias palavras
ser franco
dizer na cara
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