blunt
US
/blʌnt/
UK
/blʌnt/
Meaning
Speaking in a very direct, honest way that may sound rude or insensitive to others.
बिना बात घुमाए सीधे और साफ़ बोलना, जिससे कभी-कभी सामने वाले को बुरा लग सकता है।
Examples
“Her blunt feedback helped me improve, though it was difficult to hear.”
“He was blunt about the project’s problems during the team meeting.”
“She bluntly told her friend that the plan was unrealistic.”
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Not natural: She was blunt to her colleague about the mistake.
Better: She was blunt with her colleague about the mistake.
Use “blunt with someone” for the person receiving your direct words.
जिस व्यक्ति से सीधे बात की जा रही हो, उसके लिए “blunt with someone” कहते हैं, “blunt to” नहीं।
Not natural: He gave a bluntly reply.
Better: He gave a blunt reply.
Use the adjective “blunt” before a noun; “bluntly” describes a verb.
Noun “reply” से पहले adjective “blunt” आएगा; “bluntly” किसी काम के तरीके को बताता है।
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Learner tip
“Blunt” suggests directness that may feel rude; “frank” often sounds more positive or respectful.
“Blunt” में सीधापन थोड़ा रूखा लग सकता है; “frank” अक्सर ज़्यादा सकारात्मक या सम्मानजनक लगता है।