noun
frankness
FRANGK-nehs
Frankness (noun) means the quality of being open and honest, even when the truth is blunt. Example: “Her frankness sometimes caught people off guard.”
noun
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The quality of being open and honest, even when the truth is blunt.
"Her frankness sometimes caught people off guard."
"I appreciated the frankness of his feedback on my draft."
How to use frankness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow honest and direct someone is.
Common pairings
refreshing frankness
brutal frankness
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Word forms
- Plural
- franknesses
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Etymology
From frank + -ness.
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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.
