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frank
Meaning: open, honest, and direct in speech
frank in a sentence
How frank is used in real sentences:
The advisor gave a frank assessment of the project's weaknesses.
The principal offered a frank explanation of the schedule change.
“Mara was frank with the group.”
— from the passage The Ridge Vote
Synonyms for frank
Other words for frank — candid, direct and honest — carry the same meaning.
- candid
- direct
- honest
Antonyms of frank
Words that mean the opposite of frank:
- evasive
- secretive
- deceptive
Where it comes from
From Old French franc 'free, sincere', from the Franks, the free people of Gaul.
Memory hook
A frank comment is freely and directly stated.