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frankness

nounfeminine/fɾɐ̃ˈkezɐ/medium

fran·que·za

Definition

The quality of being frank, direct, and sincere in communication, without dissimulation or beating around the bush.
I appreciate your frankness in telling me the truth.
His frankness can sometimes seem rude.
Common collocations
speak with franknesstotal franknessbrutal franknessappreciate frankness

Etymology

De franco + -eza, do latim francus (livre, sincero).

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