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tajante

blunt

adjective tah-HAHN-teh Rare

Also means

categorical

Usage Note

Tajante describes a statement or person that is sharp, decisive, and brooking no argument—like the cut of a blade (taja = cut). Una respuesta tajante is an unequivocal answer. It is stronger than directo and closer to 'flat-out' or 'unequivocal' in English. The adverb is tajantemente.

Examples

"Su negativa fue tajante y sin explicaciones."

Natural Translation

His refusal was blunt and without explanation.

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