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bluntly
01
terus terang, tanpa basa-basi
in a direct and plain-spoken manner, often with little regard for tact or diplomacy
Contoh-contoh
She bluntly told him that his idea would n't work.
Dia terus terang mengatakan kepadanya bahwa idenya tidak akan berhasil.
He bluntly refused to attend the meeting.
Dia terus terang menolak untuk menghadiri rapat.
1.1
dengan blak-blakan, tanpa kehalusan
in a crude or overly simple way, without subtlety, precision, or discernment
Contoh-contoh
The rule was enforced too bluntly, without considering special cases.
Aturan itu diberlakukan terlalu kasar, tanpa mempertimbangkan kasus-kasus khusus.
She criticized the artwork bluntly, ignoring its deeper meaning.
Dia mengkritik karya seni itu dengan kasar, mengabaikan makna yang lebih dalam.
02
dengan tumpul, secara tidak tajam
in a way that lacks a sharp edge or point
Contoh-contoh
The tool was shaped bluntly to avoid cutting the surface.
Alat itu dibentuk tumpul untuk menghindari memotong permukaan.
The pencil had been used so much it drew only bluntly.
Pensil itu telah digunakan begitu banyak sehingga hanya menggambar secara tumpul.
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