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Synonyms of bluntly

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Another word for bluntly is frankly. Other synonyms of bluntly are abruptly, head-on and coarsely.

Synonyms and similar words for bluntly

adverbIn a blunt manner; without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility.

  • coarselyIn a coarse manner.
  • plainly
  • abruptlyIn an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.
  • franklyIn a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
  • head-on

Meaning of bluntly

  1. adverb In a blunt manner; without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility.

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Questions about synonyms of bluntly

What is another word for bluntly?
Bluntly has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as frankly, abruptly, head-on and coarsely.
What does bluntly mean?
Bluntly means in a blunt manner; without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility.

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