frankness

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
  2. noun the trait of being blunt and outspoken

Etymology

From frank + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

candor, candour, candidness, directness, forthrightness

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