ask bluntly

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

To pose a question in a very direct manner, without trying to be subtle or polite.

bluntlyVERB + bluntly

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Examples (10)

  • Let me just ask you bluntly: are you going to accept the offer or not?
  • She decided to ask bluntly, 'Did you take the money?'
  • During the negotiation, he asked bluntly what their final price was.
  • If you don't understand, you should just ask bluntly for clarification.
  • The reporter was known for asking politicians bluntly about their scandals.
  • He was prepared to ask bluntly if the project was going to be cancelled.
  • Having been ignored twice, she finally walked up and asked him bluntly for an answer.
  • The child asked bluntly, 'Why is your hair a funny color?'
  • I will have to ask my boss bluntly if I'm getting a promotion this year.
  • It can be uncomfortable when someone asks you a question so bluntly.