正直 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- candor noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
- frankly adv Speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.
- honest adj Telling the truth and not inclined to lie, cheat, or steal.
- honestly adv In a truthful, sincere manner.
- honesty noun The quality of being truthful and sincere.
Senses
正直 is used for these senses in English:
- candor The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
- frankly In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
- honest (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
- honestly (manner) In an honest manner.
- honesty (uncountable, countable) The act, quality, or condition of being honest.
candor — full definition
- noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
- noun Fairness and freedom from bias in judging something.
frankly — full definition
- adv Speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.
- adv Used to emphasize how obvious or strong something is.