reply bluntly

Examples (10)

• When asked if he liked the performance, he replied bluntly, "It was terrible."
• She often replies bluntly because she doesn't believe in sugar-coating the truth.
• If they ask for my honest opinion, I will have to reply bluntly.
• He had replied so bluntly that everyone in the room fell silent.
• Replying bluntly is not always the best way to handle sensitive situations.
• I didn't want to hurt her feelings, but I had to reply bluntly about her work.
• Why must you always reply so bluntly?
• The minister replied bluntly that no further funds would be allocated to the project.
• "Nope," he replied bluntly when I asked if he could help.
• Her decision to reply bluntly shocked the committee, who were expecting a more diplomatic response.