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frankness

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Noun — The quality of being open and honest, even when the truth is blunt.

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Etymology

From frank + -ness.

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What does “frankness” mean?

The word “frankness” means the quality of being open and honest, even when the truth is blunt. In plain terms, how honest and direct someone is.

How do you pronounce “frankness”?

“Frankness” is pronounced FRANGK-nehs (/ˈfɹæŋknɛs/ in IPA).

How do you use “frankness” in a sentence?

Here is “frankness” used in a sentence: “Her frankness sometimes caught people off guard.”

What part of speech is “frankness”?

“Frankness” is a noun.

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