point-blank (
http://definr.com/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"