pointed remark

Frequency: 7.19.8 per million words

A remark or comment that is direct, critical, and relevant.

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Examples (10)

  • His pointed remark about her tardiness made her blush.
  • She offered a pointed remark about the lack of effort from some team members.
  • The journalist's pointed remark challenged the politician's statement.
  • I tried to ignore his pointed remark about my cooking.
  • Despite the tension, he managed to deliver a pointed remark with a smile.
  • Her pointed remark was clearly aimed at changing his perspective.
  • The silence after his pointed remark was deafening.
  • He concluded the meeting with a pointed remark on accountability.
  • They exchanged several pointed remarks during the heated debate.
  • A well-placed pointed remark can sometimes be more effective than a long speech.