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BLUNTNESS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word bluntness. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word bluntness. (close relations)
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abruptness
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noun

• an abrupt discourteous manner

• the property possessed by a slope that is very steep

• the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

brusqueness
nounn
noun

• an abrupt discourteous manner

candor
nounn
noun

• ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

• the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

curtness
nounn
noun

• an abrupt discourteous manner

directness
nounn
noun

• trueness of course toward a goal

• the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

frankness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

• the trait of being blunt and outspoken

plainness
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noun

• the state of being unmixed with other material

• clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous

• the appearance of being plain and unpretentious

• an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful

straightforwardness
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noun

• the quality of being direct and straightforward

• without hypocrisy

dullness
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• the quality of being slow to understand

• the quality of lacking interestingness

• a lack of visual brightness

• lack of sensibility

• without sharpness or clearness of edge or point

Best Hypernyms For BLUNTNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bluntness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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candor configuration conformation contour directness form frankness honesty inconsiderateness inconsideration openness plainness shape straightforwardness thoughtlessness

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