frankness

noun

Definition of franknessnext
as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions considering her reputation for frankness, I knew she would tell me what she really thought of my dress

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Recent Examples of frankness Seydoux asks me in a moment of frankness. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 18 May 2026 Her love for the city is palpable, imbued with her frankness, her fun, her queerness, and her history. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026 In the case of non-professionals, especially children, generosity should prevail over frankness. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 Fulmer also delivers some comedic moments as Alycia, whose fast-talking frankness can be quite funny, albeit tone-deaf at times. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 Her emotional frankness has also translated into measurable commercial impact. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026 From a cultural perspective, William's frankness is a significant development. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt brushed off those comments as an example of the president’s frankness. — Brett Samuels, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2025 Their frankness and loyalty are also notable when the call is in. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frankness
  1. honesty
  2. sincerity
  3. directness
  4. bluntness
  5. forthrightness
  6. candor
  7. candidness
Noun
  • Consider refreshing your profile photo today, because comfort and honesty reinforce your confidence.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Children’s television tries to address that confusion by depicting divorce with some degree of honesty and sensitivity.
    — Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • This is what gives the film its experiential sincerity — the lived perspective of its Ukrainian crew leaving a nonfictional trace across every level of the fiction, something Stever handles with unusual reverence.
    — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Though the familiar tropes of YA storytelling exist throughout, the series engages with the genre’s conventions earnestly and with sincerity, says Halsall.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • The songwriting of the era became another source of inspiration, particularly its directness and simplicity.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While Arsenal’s directness from last summer’s friendlies did not stick, the Rice-Zubimendi partnership did, showing how important these warm-up matches can be.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of directness
Noun
  • Their snobbery is juxtaposed with Carney’s friend and colleague Pepper’s unsettling bluntness and eyeball to eyeball stare.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Tshabalala’s bluntness about the economic cost is the rare honest signal here; business will not be pacified by euphemisms.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of bluntness
Noun
  • Alvarado has had to address that in the wake of the film’s release, and perhaps that forthrightness has aided the box office.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • Your forthrightness will set the tone for future dates.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Definition of forthrightness
Noun
  • Model Direct, Respectful Feedback In Real Time Reward healthy candor, not just individual output.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Phillies explored trading him again, said several league sources granted anonymity for their candor, in the days leading up to Monday’s deadline.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of candor
Noun
  • In conversation, Friedland is rapaciously curious, if slightly disorganized, prone to tangents that lead to a candidness that can verge on cringe or awkward.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
  • On May 29, Behar and her cohosts on The View reflected on recent comments from Rosie O'Donnell's about her facelift, praising her candidness.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Definition of candidness

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