frankness
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for frankness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being open and honest, even when the truth is blunt.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use frankness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
refreshing frankness
brutal frankness
Etymology
From frank + -ness.
Full origin of frankness →Frequently asked questions
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.