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bluntly
[/ˈblʌntli/]
adverb
abruptamente
1.
in a direct and frank manner, without trying to be polite or diplomatic
She told him bluntly that she did not agree with his decision.
Ela lhe disse abruptamente que não concordava com sua decisão.
2.
in a way that is not sharp or pointed; dully
The knife struck bluntly against the wall.
A faca bateu de forma sem ponta contra a parede.
Synonyms
frankly
directly
candidly
straightforwardly
plainly
outright
Antonyms
diplomatically
tactfully
indirectly
obliquely
politely
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abruptamente
most common usage
General Brazilian
francamente
alternative for direct/frank meaning
Portugal
abruptamente
standard usage
Portugal
bruscamente
alternative meaning
Related Idioms & Phrases
to put it bluntly
bluntly speaking
blunt force trauma
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