Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brutally-honest
adjective
/ˈbruːtəli ˈɒnɪst/
Definition
Being completely straightforward or frank, often in a way that may seem harsh or unkind.
Examples
- Her brutally honest feedback helped me improve my work.
- He has a reputation for being brutally honest, which some appreciate and others find offensive.
- In his brutally honest review, he pointed out all the flaws in the movie.
Meaning
The term refers to a type of honesty that does not hold back the truth, regardless of how it might affect others.
Synonyms
- blunt
- frank
- candid
- straightforward
- forthright
