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单词 point blank
释义
(adjective) 
Definition
plain or blunt
He gave a point-blank refusal.
Synonyms
direct
We deny there is any direct connection between the two cases.
plain
his reputation for plain speaking
blunt
She is blunt about her personal life.
explicit
He left explicit instructions on how to set the alarm.
abrupt
He was abrupt to the point of rudeness.
express
I was warned not to leave my post without express orders.
downright
a simple, downright chap with no rhetorical airs about him
categorical
He issued a categorical denial of all the charges.
unreserved
straight-from-the-shoulder
(adverb) 
Definition
directly or bluntly
Mr Patterson was asked point-blank if he would resign.
Synonyms
directly
She explained simply and directly what she hoped to achieve.
openly
Many people want to talk openly about their experiences.
straight
I told him straight that I had been looking for another job.
frankly
The leaders have been speaking frankly about their problems.
plainly
Few of our political leaders are willing to talk plainly about the crisis.
bluntly
explicitly
overtly
candidly
brusquely
straightforwardly
forthrightly

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abrupt
Definition
rather rude in speech or manner
He was abrupt to the point of rudeness.
Synonyms
curt,
direct,
brief,
sharp,
rough,
short,
clipped,
blunt,
rude,
tart,
impatient,
brisk,
concise,
snappy,
terse,
gruff,
succinct,
pithy,
brusque,
offhand,
impolite,
monosyllabic,
ungracious,
discourteous,
uncivil,
unceremonious,
snappish
in the sense of blunt
Definition
(of people, manner of speaking, etc.) straightforward and uncomplicated
She is blunt about her personal life.
Synonyms
frank,
forthright,
straightforward,
explicit,
rude,
outspoken,
bluff,
downright,
upfront (informal),
trenchant,
brusque,
plain-spoken,
tactless,
impolite,
discourteous,
unpolished,
uncivil,
straight from the shoulder
in the sense of categorical
Definition
absolutely clear and certain
He issued a categorical denial of all the charges.
Synonyms
absolute,
direct,
express,
positive,
explicit,
unconditional,
emphatic,
downright,
unequivocal,
unqualified,
unambiguous,
unreserved

Nearby words of
point-blank

  • point something or someone out
  • point something up
  • point to something
  • point-blank
  • pointed
  • pointer
  • pointless

Synonyms of 'point-blank'

point-blank

Explore 'point-blank' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of downright
a simple, downright chap with no rhetorical airs about him
Synonyms
blunt,
open,
frank,
plain,
straightforward,
sincere,
outspoken,
honest,
candid,
forthright,
upfront (informal),
straight-from-the-shoulder
in the sense of explicit
Definition
precisely and clearly expressed, leaving nothing to implication
He left explicit instructions on how to set the alarm.
Synonyms
clear,
obvious,
specific,
direct,
certain,
express,
plain,
absolute,
exact,
precise,
straightforward,
definite,
overt,
unequivocal,
unqualified,
unambiguous,
categorical
in the sense of express
Definition
explicitly stated
I was warned not to leave my post without express orders.
Synonyms
explicit,
clear,
direct,
precise,
pointed,
certain,
plain,
accurate,
exact,
distinct,
definite,
outright,
unambiguous,
categorical
in the sense of frankly
The leaders have been speaking frankly about their problems.
Synonyms
openly,
freely,
directly,
straight,
plainly,
bluntly,
overtly,
candidly,
without reserve,
straight from the shoulder
in the sense of openly
Many people want to talk openly about their experiences.
Synonyms
frankly,
plainly,
in public,
honestly,
face to face,
overtly,
candidly,
unreservedly,
unhesitatingly,
forthrightly,
straight from the shoulder (informal)
in the sense of plain
Definition
honest or blunt
his reputation for plain speaking
Synonyms
straightforward,
open,
direct,
frank,
bold,
blunt,
sincere,
outspoken,
honest,
downright,
candid,
forthright,
upfront (informal),
artless,
ingenuous,
guileless
in the sense of plainly
Few of our political leaders are willing to talk plainly about the crisis.
Synonyms
openly,
frankly,
publicly,
in public,
overtly,
candidly,
unreservedly,
forthrightly,
straight from the shoulder (informal)
in the sense of straight
Definition
frankly
I told him straight that I had been looking for another job.
Synonyms
frankly,
honestly,
point-blank,
candidly,
pulling no punches (informal),
in plain English,
with no holds barred
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