🗣️frank

adjective
/fræŋk/

Meaning

open, honest, and direct in speech or expression
honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example Sentences

She was frank about her feelings on the matter.

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

Example Expressions

to be frank

Synonyms

honest, candid, direct, open, straightforward
Entry 1
honest, candid, direct, open, straightforward
Entry 2
honest, candid, open, straightforward

Antonyms

deceptive, dishonest, secretive, evasive
Entry 1
deceptive, dishonest, secretive
Entry 2
dishonest, deceptive, secretive, evasive

Collocations

frank discussion, frank admission, to be frank, frank assessment, frank opinion, be frank with
Entry 1
frank discussion, frank admission, to be frank, frank assessment
Entry 2
frank discussion, frank opinion, frank assessment, be frank with

Related Vocabularies

Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.
Designed for people to live in; relating to housing.
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.

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