baldly
3
7.2
- adverb
- /ˈbɔːldli/
:
directamente
- To put the matter baldly, in the field are we first anthropologists or human beings?
- baldly stated
- put the matter baldly
And all you've done is make the incineration more efficient and said that baldly.
- And all you've done is make the incineration more efficient and said that baldly.
Examples
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Be clear cut and I'll state it baldly, whether or not I actually believe it, if for no other reason than to initiate discussion.
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When you express it this baldly, most people can see the fallacy for what it is.
Blog text (20) -
To answer a bit baldly: The former did not understand or rejected his genius.
Academic text (2007) -
The Western Creed presents what people think is scientific truth about reality, but baldly stated as a belief system.
Academic text (1993) -
Thus, writers like Greenblatt try to avoid stating their ideas baldly.
Academic text (1993) -
"Put so baldly, the sheer ridiculousness of the request struck Heikki dumb."
Fiction book (1990) -
Put more baldly, earlgrey, I don't think "we the GOP" is avoiding the inner city.
Blog text (7) -
It's not enough to baldly assert "They're wrong" and then imagine that he's refuted them.
Blog text (30) -
"If nature is the norm, then the necessity for correcting and amending abuses of civilization becomes baldly apparent by contrast.
Academic text (1992) -
To state it baldly, the project will only succeed with more funding.
Synonyms
146
3.9
A person uses clear, direct words so there is no doubt
89
2.0
Said in a simple, direct way without hiding the truth
88
1.4
In a clear honest way, saying what you think
55
3.7
In a direct and firm way without avoiding the issue
45
4.6
In a firm way that shows no doubt
40
4.6
In a direct way that is not polite
36
4.3
Directly and openly, without hiding or delay
28
4.1
In an honest, direct way without hiding your true thoughts
21
7.0
To say something plainly without hiding feelings
9
5.0
In a very direct way without trying to hide anything
7
6.7
In a direct and honest way without hiding anything
6
6.0
To speak clearly and honestly about something even if it is unpleasant
5
3.9
In a clear, honest way without hiding anything
2
1.8
In a simple way without decoration
1
6.8
In a clear, direct way that shows good understanding
1
7.4
In a direct and honest way without hiding feelings or opinions
Direct and honest in speech that does not hide what you think
In a complete and direct way, without any doubt
In a simple, honest way without trying to impress
In a direct, sometimes abrupt way that shows little patience
Saying or writing in a strong, clear way that shows problems
Antonyms
How Direct
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Baldly comes from the simple word bald, which first meant 'without hair' and then came to mean 'plain' or 'uncovered'. So, to speak baldly is to speak 'plainly' and without trying to hide or soften the truth.