gentlebuthonest
adjectiveUK /ˈdʒɛntəl bʌt ˈɒnɪst/
US /ˈdʒɛntəl bʌt ˈɑːnɪst/
Being kind and soft when you tell the truth.
She was gentlebuthonest when she told her friend the drawing needed more color.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Saying something true in a way that does not hurt feelings.
His gentlebuthonest review helped the writer improve without feeling bad.
3. Being fair and clear while still being warm.
The coach was gentlebuthonest about what the team needed to practice.
4. Telling the truth with a soft heart.
A gentlebuthonest answer is better than a kind lie.