unbuffered
- adjective
- /ʌnˈbʌfərd/
- She appreciated the unbuffered truth, even though it was hard to hear.
Examples
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The feedback was unbuffered, offering no comfort to the struggling student.
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The unbuffered feedback shocked the team.
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His unbuffered honesty sometimes made people uncomfortable during meetings.
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His unbuffered honesty surprised everyone.
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His unbuffered honesty sometimes made people uncomfortable during meetings.
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The feedback was unbuffered, offering no comfort to the struggling student.
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She appreciated the unbuffered truth, even though it was hard to hear.
Synonyms
1
7.7
Harsh and unkind in the way someone acts
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7.2
Not controlled and often very strong
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8.4
Very strong and not held back
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6.5
Sound or speech that is loud and clear
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6.3
A way of behaving that is relaxed and open
1
6.7
Shown or felt openly without being held back
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6.2
Still strong and showing a lot of energy
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4.9
Still hard or firm and not changed to bend easily
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7.0
Shown in a raw, honest way without softening
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6.5
Showing strong feelings or energy that are not held back
1
9.8
Not used to people and hard to touch or train
Told without hiding unpleasant facts
Antonyms
How Direct
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unbuffered is made of un- ('not') plus buffer, a 'cushion' that softens a blow, so an unbuffered comment or action is not softened and feels direct or blunt.