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frankness

/ˈfræŋknəs/
frank · ness ˈfræŋk · nəs
English Definition
n. the quality of being open, honest, and direct
中文释义
坦率
Significado en Español
franqueza
한국어 뜻
솔직함
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thẳng thắn
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Example Sentence

I appreciate your frankness about the problem.

我很欣赏你对这个问题的坦率。

Synonyms
honesty candor openness
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “frankness”:

  1. A dishonesty
  2. B deceit
  3. C candor
  4. D secrecy
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C — candor. “frankness” means n. the quality of being open, honest, and direct

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She spoke with a refreshing ______ that nearly everyone quietly admired.

  1. A dishonesty
  2. B secrecy
  3. C frankness
  4. D deceit
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C — frankness. “frankness” means n. the quality of being open, honest, and direct

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Common questions about “frankness”

What does “frankness” mean?

frankness — n. the quality of being open, honest, and direct. In Chinese: 坦率.

How do you pronounce “frankness”?

frankness is pronounced /ˈfræŋknəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: frank · ness.

How do you use “frankness” in a sentence?

I appreciate your frankness about the problem. (我很欣赏你对这个问题的坦率。)

What are synonyms for “frankness”?

honesty, candor, openness — all close in meaning to frankness (n. the quality of being open, honest, and direct).

Is “frankness” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. frankness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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