as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
the refreshing bluntness of the former president in assessing those who followed him in the Oval Office
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Noun
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These core values must be upheld with honesty, conviction, and consistency.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025 -
Reddit Reacts Reddit users were quick to empathize with the original poster, with many encouraging honesty.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries.—
Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many leaders around the world are raised on the values of speaking plainly and cutting through the noise, yet even in cultures that champion directness there’s a time and a place for restraint.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Such directness might be needed from Emery’s side, given the aggression and tightness of the PSG press this season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What one person sees as helpful candor, another might experience as harsh criticism.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Edgar’s legacy of courage, candor and stewardship deserves our gratitude.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Bluntness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bluntness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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