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

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 notes

In plain EnglishHow honest and direct someone is.

Common pairings

refreshing frankness brutal frankness

Word forms

franknesses plural

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Etymology

From frank + -ness.

Synonyms

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candor candour candidness directness outspokenness forthrightness

Related words

honesty transparency cunning candid candidness candor candour directness

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.

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