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frankness

noun

  1. to openly state one's optinions
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Pronunciation: /ˈfɹæŋknɛs/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English frank Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English frankness From frank + -ness.

  1. The state of being frank; candour; honesty.

    complete frankness

    speak with frankness