as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
considering her reputation for frankness, I knew she would tell me what she really thought of my dress
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of frankness
Seydoux asks me in a moment of frankness.
—
Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Her love for the city is palpable, imbued with her frankness, her fun, her queerness, and her history.
—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
In the case of non-professionals, especially children, generosity should prevail over frankness.
—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Fulmer also delivers some comedic moments as Alycia, whose fast-talking frankness can be quite funny, albeit tone-deaf at times.
—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Her emotional frankness has also translated into measurable commercial impact.
—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
From a cultural perspective, William's frankness is a significant development.
—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt brushed off those comments as an example of the president’s frankness.
—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
8 Dec. 2025
Their frankness and loyalty are also notable when the call is in.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
23 Nov. 2025
Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Her love for the city is palpable, imbued with her frankness, her fun, her queerness, and her history.
—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
In the case of non-professionals, especially children, generosity should prevail over frankness.
—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Fulmer also delivers some comedic moments as Alycia, whose fast-talking frankness can be quite funny, albeit tone-deaf at times.
—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Her emotional frankness has also translated into measurable commercial impact.
—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
From a cultural perspective, William's frankness is a significant development.
—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt brushed off those comments as an example of the president’s frankness.
—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
8 Dec. 2025
Their frankness and loyalty are also notable when the call is in.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frankness
Noun
-
It was built through consistent communication, through honesty and through caring about each other's success.
-
Spain has spent much of her career trying to fit in with the cool kids, limiting the depth and honesty of her commentary.
Noun
-
But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
-
Several participants told The Washington Post that they were impressed with the sincerity and humility of the AI firm’s staff in discussing both ethical and spiritual implications.
Noun
-
In a recent interview, Fraction made the case with the directness of someone who has seen the same patterns repeat across hundreds of teams.
-
In a tournament defined by vertical runs, through balls and dinks, Olise has been France’s main conductor, synthesising their high-pressing intensity and directness with creative rhythm.
Noun
-
With his usual bluntness, Jokic said the Nuggets weren’t a good enough team to win last season based on the results.
-
And thanks to his bluntness, something clicked.
Noun
-
Your forthrightness will set the tone for future dates.
-
There’s something both startling and seductive about such forthrightness.
Noun
-
But Holiday and Robinson validated Glushon’s belief that candor and substance have also become increasingly valuable amid a fluid industry.
-
Did Hamilton’s candor help salvage a political career in tatters?
Noun
-
In conversation, Friedland is rapaciously curious, if slightly disorganized, prone to tangents that lead to a candidness that can verge on cringe or awkward.
-
On May 29, Behar and her cohosts on The View reflected on recent comments from Rosie O'Donnell's about her facelift, praising her candidness.
Cite this Entry
“Frankness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frankness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
