point-blank

adj 1: characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or

speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking

and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer";

"I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright

criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem";

"tell me what you think--and you may just as well be

frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being

rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank

accusation" [syn: {blunt}, {candid}, {forthright}, {frank},

{free-spoken}, {outspoken}, {plainspoken}]

2: close enough to go straight to the target; "point-blank

range"; "a point-blank shot"

adv : in a direct and unequivocal manner; "I asked him point-blank

whether he wanted the job"