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Bluntness (Noun)

Without sharpness or clearness of edge or point; "the dullness of the pencil made his writing illegible".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The quality of being direct and outspoken; "the bluntness of a Yorkshireman".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The politician's bluntness about the economic crisis shocked many of her supporters.
His bluntness was refreshing in a world of diplomatic doublespeak.
The bluntness of her criticism stung, but it was also strangely liberating.
The Yorkshireman's bluntness was legendary, and his friends had learned to take it in stride.
The professor's bluntness about the student's chances of passing the exam was brutal but ultimately helpful.