Noun: frankness frangk-nus
- The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
"Her frankness during the interview impressed the panel";
- candor [US], candour [Brit, Cdn], candidness, directness, forthrightness
- The trait of being blunt and outspoken
"His frankness sometimes offended people, but many appreciated his honesty";
- outspokenness
Type of: communicativeness, honestness, honesty
Encyclopedia: Frankness