Synonyms of frankness

frankness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honesty
• sincerity
• directness
• bluntness
• forthrightness
• candor
• candidness
• straightforwardness
• outspokenness
• openness
• plainness
• unreserve
• simplicity
• earnestness
• plumpness
• openheartedness
• naïveté
• unguardedness
• unreservedness
• plainspokenness
• sobriety
• artlessness
• freedom
• genuineness
• communicativeness
• unsophistication
• unrestraint
• license
• uninhibitedness
• unrestrainedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indirection
• dissimulation
• dissembling
• evasiveness
• secretiveness
• reticence
• restraint
• inhibition
• shyness
• reserve
• diplomacy
• tact
• circuitousness

Example Sentences

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