Baldly
adverb
In a direct, detailed, and very clear way.
He baldly admitted that the project was a failure.
Often appears as...
- baldly state
- baldly admit
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a direct, detailed, and very clear way.
He baldly admitted that the project was a failure.
Often appears as...
- baldly state
- baldly admit
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Confrontational Tone
Using 'baldly' can sound confrontational or harsh because it implies no effort to soften the truth.
She baldly accused him of lying.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizes Honesty
'Baldly' often highlights someone's willingness to be completely honest, even if the truth is unpleasant.
He baldly confessed to the mistake.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Euphemisms
Use 'baldly' when avoiding euphemisms or any attempt to disguise the stark reality of a situation.
The report baldly presented the harsh realities of the economic crisis.
Pro Tip 1/3Confrontational Tone
Using 'baldly' can sound confrontational or harsh because it implies no effort to soften the truth.
She baldly accused him of lying.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizes Honesty
'Baldly' often highlights someone's willingness to be completely honest, even if the truth is unpleasant.
He baldly confessed to the mistake.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Euphemisms
Use 'baldly' when avoiding euphemisms or any attempt to disguise the stark reality of a situation.
The report baldly presented the harsh realities of the economic crisis.
Pro Tip 1/3Confrontational Tone
Using 'baldly' can sound confrontational or harsh because it implies no effort to soften the truth.
She baldly accused him of lying.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizes Honesty
'Baldly' often highlights someone's willingness to be completely honest, even if the truth is unpleasant.
He baldly confessed to the mistake.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Euphemisms
Use 'baldly' when avoiding euphemisms or any attempt to disguise the stark reality of a situation.
The report baldly presented the harsh realities of the economic crisis.
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Michael Wolff
American Author
Many of the accounts of what has happened in the Trump White House are in conflict with one another; many, in Trumpian fashion, are baldly untrue.
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Edward Hoagland
American Author
Many people have believed that they were Chosen, but none more baldly than the Texans.
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Michael Wolff
American Author
Many of the accounts of what has happened in the Trump White House are in conflict with one another; many, in Trumpian fashion, are baldly untrue.
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Edward Hoagland
American Author
Many people have believed that they were Chosen, but none more baldly than the Texans.
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