offen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- frank adj Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
- open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
- openly adverb In a direct, honest, and visible way, without hiding anything.
- overt adj Done openly, not hidden or disguised.
- overtly adv In a way that is open and obvious, not hidden.
- straight adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
- straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
- unresolved adj Not yet settled or brought to a conclusion.
- unsettled adj Feeling anxious, disturbed, or uneasy.
Senses
offen is used for these senses in English:
- above-board In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
- frank Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
- open (not comparable) Public.
- open Not settled; not decided or determined; not withdrawn from consideration.
- open (obsolete) To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.
- openly In an open manner; visibly.
- overt Open and not concealed or secret.
- overtly In an overt manner; publicly; openly.
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.
open — full definition
- adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
- adjective Available for business, use, or public access.
- adjective Honest and willing to share thoughts or feelings; not secretive.
- verb To make something no longer closed, or to cause it to become accessible.
- noun A competition that anyone meeting the entry conditions may enter, often used in sports like golf or tennis.