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bluntness

[/ˈblʌntnəs/]
nounfeminine
franqueza
1. The quality of being direct, straightforward, and honest in speech, often without regard for tact or sensitivity
His bluntness sometimes offended people, but they always knew where they stood with him.
Sua franqueza às vezes ofendia as pessoas, mas elas sempre sabiam exatamente onde estavam com ele.
2. The state or quality of being dull or not sharp
The bluntness of the knife made it difficult to cut the vegetables.
O embotamento da faca dificultava o corte dos vegetais.
NYC Slang
keepin' it real
Synonyms
directnesscandorstraightforwardnessplainnesshonestyfrankness
Antonyms
tactfulnessdiplomacysubtletydelicacysharpness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
franqueza
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
franqueza
standard usage, may emphasize boldness
São Paulo
franqueza
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
franqueza
standard usage; may also use 'bluntidão' in literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak with bluntness
bluntness of speech
appreciate someone's bluntness
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