frankness

English

Etymology

From frank +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɹæŋknɛs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

frankness (countable and uncountable, plural franknesses)

  1. The state of being frank; candour; honesty.
    She appreciated his frankness about the situation.
    With disarming frankness, he admitted his mistakes.
    complete frankness
    speak with frankness
    a moment of frankness

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