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Definition of bluntly

bluntly

/ˈblʌnt.li/
blunt · ly
Adjective:blunt
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• adverb

1

In an uncompromisingly forthright, direct, or abrupt manner, without trying to be polite or diplomatic.

Example

"To put it bluntly, the project will fail unless we secure additional funding this week."

2

With a dull, rounded, or unsharpened edge or point.

Example

"The leaves of this shrub are oval-shaped and taper bluntly at the tip."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bluntly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bluntly
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