blunt reply
Frequency: 7.811.2 per million words
a direct and frank response
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Examples (20)
- His blunt reply shocked everyone in the room.
- His blunt reply to the personal question made everyone uncomfortable.
- When I asked for his opinion, I received a very blunt reply.
- She gave a blunt reply, making it clear she was not interested.
- I was hoping for a more diplomatic answer, but all I got was a blunt reply.
- The CEO's blunt reply to the reporter left no room for misinterpretation.
- She gave a blunt reply to his inappropriate question.
- I was surprised by his blunt reply when I asked for help.
- He is known for his blunt replies, so don't be offended.
- Sometimes, a blunt reply is necessary to convey the truth effectively.
- Did you really think such a blunt reply was necessary?
- Despite its harshness, her blunt reply was ultimately honest.
- Be prepared for a blunt reply if you ask the boss for a raise now.
- He offered a rather blunt reply to the committee's detailed proposal.
- The negotiation failed due to his surprisingly blunt reply.
- The diplomat chose a blunt reply to emphasize his country's firm stance.
- Sending such a blunt reply by email was probably not a good idea.
- Her blunt reply ended the debate abruptly.
- Her characteristically blunt reply left no room for further argument.
- Don't expect a polite answer; he's known for his blunt replys.