frankness

[frangk-nis]

noun

1. plainness of speech; candor; openness.

Other Word Forms

• prefrankness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of frankness¹

First recorded in 1545–55; frank ¹ + -ness

Example Sentences

“With his unconventional frankness and tenderness, he drew out people’s hidden qualities.”

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"But we need to say with frankness and clarity, that this policy of the Israeli government in Gaza is unacceptable and morally we cannot justify it."

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Doris was known for her frankness, as well as for refusing to make the salad for Neil the Baby's christening.

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Some in government admit that they expected a positive response to Reeves's radical frankness about what the government could and could not afford to do.

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Then he talked with great frankness, sounding like a slightly homesick son stuck overseas, when he spoke about wanting reconciliation.

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Related Words

• candor 
• honesty 
• sincerity