FRANKNESS

frankness, outspokenness

(noun) the trait of being blunt and outspoken

candor, candour, candidness, frankness, directness, forthrightness

(noun) the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

frankness (countable and uncountable, plural franknesses)

The state of being frank; candour; honesty.

Synonyms

• See also veracity

Source: Wiktionary


Frank"ness, n.

Definition: The quality of being frank; candor; openess; ingenuousness; fairness; liberality.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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