point-blank

Meaning

adjective

1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
   “blunt talking and straight shooting”
2. close enough to go straight to the target
   “point-blank range”

adverb

1. in a direct and unequivocal manner
   “I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job”

Synonyms for point-blank

• blunt
• candid
• forthright
• frank
• free-spoken
• outspoken
• plainspoken
• straight-from-the-shoulder
• direct