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aufrichtig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • earnest adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
  • frank adj Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
  • genuinely adv In a truly sincere or authentic way.
  • honest adj Telling the truth and not inclined to lie, cheat, or steal.
  • open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
  • sincere adj Genuinely felt or meant; free of pretence or deceit.
  • straight adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
  • straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
  • unequivocal adj Completely clear and leaving no room for doubt or misinterpretation.

Senses

aufrichtig is used for these senses in English:

  • earnest Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; important.
  • frank Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
  • genuinely In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
  • honest (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
  • sincere Meant truly or earnestly.
  • straight (of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
  • straightforward (figurative) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
  • unequivocal Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable

earnest — full definition

  1. adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
  2. noun A sum of money paid in advance as a pledge or guarantee that a larger deal will go ahead.

frank — full definition

  1. adj Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
  2. noun A hot dog or sausage (chiefly US).
  3. verb To mark mail as officially exempt from postage, or to send it free of charge.

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