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frankness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | outspokenness |
| Type of | communicativeness |
| Has types | bluffness |
| Derivation | frank |
frankness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | candidness, candor, candour, directness, forthrightness |
| Type of | honestness, honesty |
| Has types | ingenuousness |
| Derivation | frank |
Examples of frankness
frankness
It manages to combine complete frankness with a stress on emotional development.
From the guardian.co.uk
Mr Cameron argued gently that there had been rather less frankness in this case.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
He knows the British brashness and frankness he's shown has earned him attention.
From the kentucky.com
The dominant mode in such columns is a cheery, shock-the-bourgeoisie frankness.
From the theatlantic.com
Bela Karolyi, former coach for Retton and Comaneci, is known for his frankness.
From the usatoday.com
Opposition candidates have previously paid for such frankness with their lives.
From the economist.com
But Bishop's blokeish manner is underpinned by an attractive emotional frankness.
From the guardian.co.uk
Lewis again brings Du Bois to life with startling detail and judicious frankness.
From the time.com
In an era that demands honesty and frankness from our leaders, he stands tall.
From the businessweek.com
- Candor: the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
- The trait of being blunt and outspoken
- The state of being frank; candour; honesty
