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).