Synonyms for frankness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : frangk-nis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfræŋk nɪs


Définition of frankness

Origin :
  • 1550s, from frank (adj.) + -ness.
  • noun openness
Example sentences :
  • "Count me in, please," said Blanche, in her usual vein of frankness.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • "And that's a lie," Gene amended, with the frankness of a foster-brother.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • Mr Dorrit could erect no—hum—suspicion of that kind on Mr Gowan's frankness.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • The Abb was pleased with the idea, and with the frankness and firmness of our young hero.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • You complimented me on my frankness, you know,' he added, laughing.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • At this, Nani for a moment became quite gay in all frankness.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • His presence and air had the appearance of frankness, ingenuousness, and manly confidence.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • Simplicity and frankness are the unvaried character of the natives of the plain.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • There he is, with his wife and daughters, and one may stare at him with all the frankness of a compatriot.
  • Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry
  • And it is touching and attractive because of the animalism of its frankness and simplicity.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Antonyms for frankness

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