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.