Bluntness and Pithiness

Bluntness

Bluntness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

Pithiness and bluntness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pithiness" instead a noun "Bluntness".

Pithiness

Pithiness noun - The quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning.
Usage example: the memorable pithiness of Calvin Coolidge's campaign announcement: “I do not choose to run for President in 1928”

Bluntness and pithiness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bluntness" instead a noun "Pithiness".

Nearby Words: pith, pithy, pithily
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