frankness

[ frangk-nis ]

noun

1. plainness of speech; candor; openness.

Other Words From

• pre·frankness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of frankness¹

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

Example Sentences

That frankness is one factor that led Mayor Karen Bass to turn to McDonnell, 65, as the new chief.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m going to be honest with you,” she says, with amiable frankness.

From Los Angeles Times

I not only liked her but admired her frankness.

From Los Angeles Times

She spent years talking about these hard issues in a court setting, and it shows in the way she strikes a deft balance between sensitivity and frankness when speaking about sexual violence.

From Salon

The frankness with which the narrator delves into perimenopause and menopause is a revelation.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• candor
• honesty
• sincerity