vulgar/offensive language; blunt/unpleasant warning
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
vulgar/offensive language; foul/coarse speech
informalRefers to obscene, rude, or socially unacceptable speech.
After getting drunk, he was full of foul language, which was very off-putting.
Online comment sections can sometimes be filled with vulgar language and personal attacks.
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This kind of offensive language is unbearable to hear; please watch your words.
noun
blunt/unpleasant words (often a warning or reminder); hard truths
neutralUsed to state unpleasant facts or warnings upfront to avoid future problems or misunderstandings. Often precedes a serious discussion.
Let's get the unpleasant words out first: if the project fails, you will bear the loss.
The boss laid out the hard truths, demanding that we must complete the task by next week.
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Let me say something unpleasant first: this plan is very risky, so everyone should be mentally prepared.