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    frankness
    /ˈfraŋknəs/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or writing: "Lisa spoke with disarming frankness about the accident"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRANKNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Frankness may be possible in expressing feelings that could seem socially unacceptable as, for example, in a one-to-one interview. Various literary historians were unhappy about the frankness of the songbooks. The women who participated are thanked for their enthusiasm, frankness, and generosity in contributing to the development of this resource.

  3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfrankness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of frankness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRANKNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    (Definition of frankness from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRANKNESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    FRANKNESS definition: plainness of speech; candor; openness | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › franknessFrankness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › frankness_nfrankness, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the noun frankness mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun frankness, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › franknessFrankness - definition of frankness by The Free Dictionary

    Define frankness. frankness synonyms, frankness pronunciation, frankness translation, English dictionary definition of frankness. adj. frank·er , frank·est 1. Open and sincere in expression; straightforward: made several frank remarks about the quality of their work.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › franknessfrankness - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 19, 2024 · frankness (countable and uncountable, plural franknesses) The state of being frank; candour; honesty.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › franknessFrankness Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    The state of being frank; candour; honesty. The men of this party had both the quality and the defect of frankness in their opinions.

  11. www.wordreference.com › definition › franknessfrankness - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    Frank, candid, open, outspoken imply a freedom and boldness in speaking. Frank is applied to one unreserved in expressing the truth and to one's real opinions and sentiments: a frank analysis of a personal problem.