bluntness
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/ˈblʌntnəs/
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/ˈblʌntnəs/
The quality of being very honest and direct, even if it might hurt someone's feelings.
Her bluntness often left people feeling uncomfortable.
The quality of being thick or dull, without a sharp edge or point.
The bluntness of the knife made it difficult to cut the paper.