frankness

/ˈfræŋknəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfræŋknəs/ (ame, ipa)

frankness — noun

1. the quality of saying what you really think in a clear, honest way, even when th

1.名詞C1
釋義

the quality of saying what you really think in a clear, honest way, even when the truth may be hard for other people to hear.

例句

During the phone call, Putri thanked the nurse for her frankness about the test results.

frankness about + difficult news

Felipe's frankness with his younger brother ended the argument before dinner.

frankness with + person affected

同義詞
  • candor

    more formal; often used for honest admission of awkward facts

  • honesty

    broader; includes truthfulness in actions as well as speech

  • directness

    focuses more on going straight to the point than on emotional openness

  • bluntness

    more negative; suggests honesty that may hurt or offend

反義詞
  • evasiveness

    avoiding a clear answer instead of speaking plainly

  • reserve

    holding back feelings and opinions rather than sharing them

  • secrecy

    keeping important facts hidden from other people

文法句型

frankness about something

frankness with someone

speak with frankness

用法筆記

Often used with about when the speaker names a difficult topic, or with with when naming the person who hears the truth. Usually sounds approving, but in some contexts it can suggest a slightly blunt tone.

常見錯誤

❌I thanked her frankness.
✅I thanked her for her frankness.
💡after 'thank', use 'for' before the noun.
❌He spoke frankness about the cost.
✅He spoke with frankness about the cost.
💡the noun normally needs 'with'; otherwise use the adverb 'frankly'.
❌Her franknesses shocked the staff.
✅Her frankness shocked the staff.
💡the noun is normally uncountable and not used in the plural.