blunt
Example Sentences
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One character is so directly blunt, it’s almost laughable.
From Los Angeles Times
His “approach to his job was as blunt as his demeanor,” Mr. Epplin writes.
But after Monday's loss to the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder James was blunt in his assessment of Los Angeles' shortcomings, and he didn't use injuries as an excuse.
From Barron's
Both are likely to weigh on margins and cashflows, potentially blunting performance in what remains the market’s most important cohort.
From Barron's
Treasury bonds edged higher early Monday, blunting gains for stocks and weighing on the dollar, as traders and investors contemplate a host of pressures that could test the market’s recent calm over the coming weeks.
From Barron's
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