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
- adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
- noun A sum of money paid in advance as a pledge or guarantee that a larger deal will go ahead.
frank — full definition
- adj Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
- noun A hot dog or sausage (chiefly US).
- verb To mark mail as officially exempt from postage, or to send it free of charge.