Sanya
What does 'blunt to the point of gruffness' mean?
Not naturally introspective and blunt to the point of gruffness, Tyler says he doesn't bother with what-ifs.
Does 'blunt to the point of gruffness' mean Tyler is obtuse in understanding the meaning of others' gruffness? Thank you!
18 de jun de 2011 08:41
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Blunt means to talk frankly.
Gruff means harsh. Thus gruffness is the manner of being harsh.
The whole phrase means someone is very frank that he is being harsh or has hurt someone else's feelings.
18 de junho de 2011
He is too straightforward and right to the point ( blunt) in an exaggerated manner that makes him almost rude ( gruffness).
18 de junho de 2011
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Sanya
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