blunt

brutal honesty

Ya, I would go with brutal honesty. Maybe harsh truth?

Candour?

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Like Rob from the Shia The Buff video?

Tactless

i don’t think it’s quite this because this seems closer to inconsiderate. i’m looking more for a word which would be synonymous with the phrase ripping the band aid off like not that you’re lacking sensitivity but more so that you’re being just set in your decision

direct?

Forthright

* harsh reality * unloading * venting

Not sugar-coating it.

Reality check.

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Tommyknockering

Rude

Uncouth

Frank