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Meaning of frankness
The quality of being open and honest in expression and behavior
Etymology of frankness
The word "frankness" originates from the Old French word "franc", meaning free or liberal, which is also related to the Latin word "francus", meaning free
Historically, the term has been used to describe the quality of being open and honest, with roots in the concept of freedom and liberality
Synonyms
honesty
openness
sincerity
candor
straightforwardness
directness
forthrightness
transparency
bluntness
tactlessness
plainspokenness
outspokenness
explicitness
clarity
simplicity
genuineness
authenticity
truthfulness
straightforward
unreservedness
uninhibitedness
freedom
unambiguity
lucidity
intelligibility
comprehensibility
articulateness
expressiveness
communicativeness
approachability
accessibility
receptiveness
responsiveness
Definitions
- The quality of being open and honest in expression and behavior
- * The state of being straightforward and unpretentious
Usage Examples
- Her frankness about her experiences helped others to understand and relate to her
- * The company's frankness about the issue helped to build trust with their customers
Antonyms
dishonesty
deceit
dishonestness
insincerity
duplicity
cunning
guile
artfulness
subtlety
evasiveness
equivocation
ambiguity
obscurity
murkiness
unclearness
indirectness
reserve
restraint
reticence
secrecy
concealment
suppression