Sentence examples for actually blunt from inspiring English sources

The phrase "actually blunt" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is straightforward or direct, often in contrast to what might be expected.
Example: "While many people sugarcoat their opinions, she is actually blunt in her feedback, which I appreciate."
Alternatives: "truly direct" or "genuinely straightforward".

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First, I'm not sure people will actually see this as a windfall, which may actually blunt its impact.

Such a plan might actually blunt armed adventurism, since it was war-weary military officials who reportedly pushed back against President Obama's plans to escalate Iraq War 3.0.

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The needles that were apparently stuck into Smith were actually blunted syringes stuck into padding under her clothing.

The idea is actually to blunt reactions, to say, 'Don't worry, this guy will be fairly comatose — a blank canvas that people can project their ideas of cool onto.' " Dancy ordered more nigiri.

Some economists and development experts criticized the report yesterday, saying that a quick, costly shift away from fossil fuels, the main source of emissions, could actually backfire, blunting the climb toward prosperity that they say is a prerequisite for action to improve environmental quality.

So I give Matt Fink a call and he's really blunt and says I really actually want to do the interview.

It's quite a good weapon, actually; a blunt instrument but a strong one".

Yet both have dashed the idea that this England team are purely functional and, actually, rather blunt.

Explaining precisely what "Repeal!" actually will mean to everyone will blunt the effectiveness of the slogan.

They got blunt... much like her bangs actually".

Well, let me blunt.

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