Used in a Sentence

frankness

How to use frankness in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for frankness.

Editorial note

There is little "corporate speak" and a lot of frankness.

Examples14
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of frankness gathered in one view.

noun

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

noun

the trait of being blunt and outspoken

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for frankness.

noun

the trait of being blunt and outspoken

Example sentences

1

There is little "corporate speak" and a lot of frankness.

2

As such, I don't mind my frankness being a filter for who I do or do not hear from.

3

I don't have a dog in the fight, but "The man did not beat around the bush", is soft praise for his frankness.

4

"All cruel people describe themselves as paragons of frankness.

5

It's the right mix of frankness, humour and, well, given the subject matter, titillation.

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Sure, maybe they can't "pull it off" but in all frankness I'm more of a fan of utility than "usability".

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I liked the frankness - no claims to overnight Ninjitsu mastery - and yet I get the feeling it's all pretty solid.

8

Hahaha, I think you underestimate the level of crassness, frankness, and rudeness my friends and I have with each other.

9

He's not my favourite guy but this little note has more character and more genuine frankness than volumes written by other CEOs on their departure.

10

For most groups X, "X-Americans" are more likely to take offense than plain X. So you may see foreigners speaking about stereotypes those applying to their own groups or others, in jest or debate with a level of frankness that triggers the 'racist!

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" They want the formality to separate themselves from the awkwardness and frankness of admitting an emotional state.

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When I arrived what had collected was mostly senior engineers that in all frankness should not be let near a source control system much less be allowed to commit changes.

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And while I appreciate your frankness as a developer advocate for Go, I think your points would go over more smoothly if you weren't so defensive about it.

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And where even if they did, corporate security would keep the executives from any uncomfortable frankness.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use frankness in a sentence?

There is little "corporate speak" and a lot of frankness.

What does frankness mean?

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

What part of speech is frankness?

frankness is commonly used as noun.