point-blank

characterized by 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”

close enough to go straight to the target

• “point-blank range”
• “a point-blank shot”

in a direct and unequivocal manner

• “I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job”