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frankness

/ˈfræŋknəs/
English Definition
n. the quality of being open, honest, and direct
中文释义
坦率
Example Sentence

The scientist's frankness about the limitations of her study earned her the respect of her peers.

这位科学家对自己研究局限性的坦率态度赢得了同行的尊重。

Synonyms
candor openness directness
Antonyms
deceit evasiveness
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “frankness”?

  1. A A person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition or heritage of a group
  2. B Description that appeals to the senses
  3. C The quality of being open, honest, and direct
  4. D Free time, relaxation
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C — The quality of being open, honest, and direct. “frankness” means the quality of being open, honest, and direct.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “the quality of being open, honest, and direct”?

  1. A forefather
  2. B frankness
  3. C imagery
  4. D leisure
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B — frankness. “frankness” means the quality of being open, honest, and direct.

Common questions about “frankness”

What does “frankness” mean?

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

How do you pronounce “frankness”?

frankness is pronounced /ˈfræŋknəs/.

How is “frankness” used in a sentence?

The scientist's frankness about the limitations of her study earned her the respect of her peers. (这位科学家对自己研究局限性的坦率态度赢得了同行的尊重。)

What are synonyms for “frankness”?

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

What is the opposite of “frankness”?

deceit, evasiveness — each the opposite of frankness (the quality of being open, honest, and direct).

Is “frankness” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. frankness is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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