Difference between Point-blank and Outspoken

What is the difference between Point-blank and Outspoken?

Point-blank as an adjective is very close; not touching but not more than a few metres (yards). while Outspoken as an adjective is speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal.

Point-blank

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a direct manner, without hesitation.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: very close; not touching but not more than a few metres (yards). the distance between a firearm and a target where a projectile in flight is expected to strike the centre of the target without adjusting the elevation of the firearm. Disconcertingly straightforward or blunt.

Outspoken

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal.

Example sentence: I'm not a big fan of those who are egotistical and so outspoken.

We hope you now know whether to use Point-blank or Outspoken in your sentence.

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