noun
- the quality of being honest, direct, and candid in speech or manner; openness without concealment or evasion
Usage: uncountable; formal and informal contexts
Examples
- I appreciate her frankness about the project's challenges.
- He spoke with frankness about his past mistakes.
- The teacher's frankness with students helped them understand their weaknesses.
- She valued frankness in her relationships more than politeness.
- His frankness sometimes offended people, but it was always well-intentioned.
- The interview was conducted with remarkable frankness on both sides.