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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And there are those who think in terms of justice and honesty.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025 -
When both partners commit to honesty and vulnerability, passive-aggression loses its power, reviving true intimacy. 2.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Cynically referring to the Trotskyists accused in the show trials that Stalin staged in Moscow as part of the Great Purge, Brecht’s comment is still debated in part because its degree of sincerity is so hard to parse.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
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The American people are desperate for sincerity in our leaders, and Kennedy comes across as sincere.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The real shock for Ukrainians is not necessarily in the substance of Trump's remarks but in their directness—which is indeed unwise.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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One group may appreciate directness, but another prefers more sensitivity.—
Linda Allen-Hardisty,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Asked pointedly after the trading deadline if the trade speculation altered his sentiment toward the Suns, Durant responded with his typical candor.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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He has long been known for his eloquence, candor and wit that can surface in unexpected moments.—
Hillel Italie,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Bluntness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bluntness. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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