frank

adjective
UK: /fræŋk/
US: /fræŋk/

  1. Honest and direct in speech or writing, especially when expressing unwelcome news or opinions.

    1. He was frank about his mistakes at work last week. [ ] [ ]
    2. To be frank, I think your plan has some problems, especially with the budget. [ ] [ ]

  2. Open, sincere, and undisguised in manner or expression.

    1. She gave me a frank look when I asked the question. [ ] [ ]
    2. His frank admiration for her work was evident during the entire presentation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

honest forthright candid direct open sincere
frank verb

  1. To express one's thoughts or feelings openly and honestly.

    1. Let me frank with you: I need help with that. [ ] [ ]
    2. She franked her concerns about the project directly to the manager. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frank" in English means: Honest and direct in speech or writing, especially when expressing unwelcome news or opinions., Open, sincere, and undisguised in manner or expression..

The phonetic transcription of "frank" is /fræŋk/ in British English and /fræŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frank": honest, forthright, candid, direct, open, sincere.

Example usage of "frank": "He was frank about his mistakes at work last week.". More examples on the page.