frankness
pronunciation
How to pronounce frankness in British English:
UK [fræŋknəs]
How to pronounce frankness in American English:
US [ˈfræŋknɪs]
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- Noun:
- the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
- the trait of being blunt and outspoken
Word Origin
- frankness (n.)
- "plainness of speech, candor," 1550s, from frank (adj.) + -ness.
Example
- 1. Opposition candidates have previously paid for such frankness with their lives .
- 2. This rare frankness shows li 's confidence : he 's happy to show his face , knowing that things are going well for baidu .
- 3. David 's frankness actually reveals deep faith : first , he believed in god . Second , he believed god would listen to his prayer .
- 4. At that next reception which she and brantain had been talking about she approached the young man with a delicious frankness of manner when she saw him there .
- 5. Ernst & young , the accounting company , is another employer that has responded to graduate requests for greater frankness and authenticity in employer information .