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Bluffly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Description: In a bluff or blunt manner; without tact or subtlety.

Sample Sentence: She spoke bluffly, not caring about the consequences of her words.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Description: Characterized by bluff behavior or attitude; blunt and direct.

Sample Sentence: The coach gave them a bluffly honest assessment of their performance.

Part of Speech: Noun

Description: A bluff or blunt statement or act.

Sample Sentence: His silence after her confession was a bluffly, avoiding any genuine response.

Part of Speech: Verb

Description: To speak or act in a bluff or blunt manner.

Sample Sentence: He bluffly told her the truth, despite the potential for hurting her feelings.