not mince words
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- directUndeviating or to guide
- frankOpen and direct
- candidHonest and direct
- straightNot curved or crooked
honest · harsh · brutal · plainspoken · outspoken · tell · truth · forthright · unfiltered · raw · sharp · cutting · confrontation · upfront · no-nonsense · speak · tongue · spade
directness of communication
not mince wordsbeat around the bush
Avoid stating directly
hedge · equivocate · mince words · sugarcoat · pussyfoot
sensitivity to audience
not mince wordshandle with kid gloves
Treat very carefully
be gentle · cushion the blow · tread carefully · handle with care