frankness

CEFRC1

/ˈfɹæŋknɛs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being open, honest, and direct.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The state of being frank; candour; honesty.

Examples

  • I couldn't help smiling at her childlike frankness.

  • I like your frankness.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • a moment of frankness

  • complete frankness

  • speak with frankness

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

I appreciated his blank in telling me the truth.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From frank + -ness.