1. Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
   "a point-blank accusation";
   - blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder
    
2. Close enough to go straight to the target
   "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot"

1. In a direct and unequivocal manner
   "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"

See also: direct

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