bluntly inform

Frequency: 4.51.1 per million words

To provide information in a very direct and frank way, possibly causing discomfort.

informADVERB + inform

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bluntly

Examples (10)

  • “I won’t do it!” she bluntly informed him.
  • The doctor had to bluntly inform the family of the grim prognosis.
  • He decided to bluntly inform his boss that he was resigning.
  • When asked for her opinion, she bluntly informed them that their plan was flawed.
  • The manager bluntly informed the team that budget cuts were inevitable.
  • She was known for her honesty and would always bluntly inform people of the truth.
  • Although uncomfortable, he felt it necessary to bluntly inform her about her performance issues.
  • The committee bluntly informed the applicant that his proposal was rejected.
  • "You're making a mistake," he bluntly informed his friend.
  • We had to bluntly inform the client that the project would be delayed.