frankness
gb/fɹˈæŋknəs/ us/fɹˈæŋknəs/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7500
őszinteség, kendőzetlenség
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
őszinteség
B1
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s frankness about [something]
I appreciate your frankness about the challenges we’re facing.
Értékelem az őszinteségedet az előttünk álló kihívásokkal kapcsolatban.
With surprising frankness, she admitted that the project had been a failure.
Meglepő őszinteséggel vallotta be, hogy a projekt kudarcot vallott.
His frankness in the meeting helped everyone understand the real situation.
The therapist encouraged frankness so that the couple could talk about their problems.
Her frankness sometimes shocks people who are not used to such direct opinions.
Učební příklady
I like your frankness; you always tell the truth.
Tetszik az őszinteséged; mindig igazat mondasz.
Because of his frankness, we know what the real problem is.
Az őszinteségének köszönhetően tudjuk, mi a valódi probléma.
Her frankness made the talk open and honest.
The boss thanked him for his frankness about the team’s mistakes.
Their frankness with each other helped them solve the issue.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *frankness* like an adjective, for example, "He is very frankness." The correct forms are "He is very frank" (adjective) or "I like his frankness" (noun). Learners may also confuse *frankness* with general 'truth' and say "He told me the frankness" instead of "He told me the truth" or "He spoke with frankness."
Význam
honest openness in speech
Kolokace
refreshing frankness
|remarkable frankness
|admire [someone]'s frankness
|show frankness
|frankness about [problems]
|appreciate [someone]'s frankness
Synonyma
candor (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used in written English.)
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openness (Stresses being willing to share information or feelings, sometimes less about directness of words.)
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honesty (Broader word about truthfulness in general, not only in the way someone speaks.)
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directness (Emphasizes speaking plainly and clearly, sometimes without softening your words.)
Antonyma
evasiveness (Describes avoiding direct answers or hiding what you really think, the opposite of open speech.)
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reserve (Describes keeping thoughts and feelings private instead of sharing them openly.)
Témata
communication
|emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The quality of speaking in a very open and honest way, saying what you really think or feel.
The quality of expressing your thoughts and feelings in an open, honest, and straightforward way, even about difficult topics.
C1
2
Vzorec užití:
the frankness of [something]
Some viewers were surprised by the frankness of the documentary’s discussion of sex.
Néhány nézőt meglepett, milyen kendőzetlenül tárgyalja a dokumentumfilm a szexet.
The book was praised for its emotional depth but criticized for the frankness of its violent scenes.
A könyvet dicsérték érzelmi mélységéért, de bírálták erőszakos jeleneteinek kendőzetlensége miatt.
Parents complained about the frankness with which the show dealt with teenage relationships.
The film’s frankness about mental illness helped start an important public conversation.
Reviewers noted the unusual frankness of the politician’s comments about corruption.
Učební příklady
The movie was given an adult rating because of its frankness about sex.
A film felnőtt korhatár-besorolást kapott, mert kendőzetlenül beszél a szexről.
He liked the book’s frankness about real life problems.
Tetszett neki, hogy a könyv kendőzetlenül beszél a való élet problémáiról.
Some people were shocked by the frankness of the talk about drugs.
The article’s frankness about money made many readers uncomfortable.
Teachers must decide how much frankness is good when they talk about these topics with students.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this sense is always positive. In reviews, *frankness* can be neutral or slightly negative when people feel details about sex or violence are too open or graphic.
Význam
openness about sexual or shocking details
Kolokace
the frankness of the scenes
|startling frankness
|unusual frankness
|frankness about sex
|frankness about bodily functions
Synonyma
explicitness (Focuses more strongly on clear, often graphic detail, especially in media content ratings.)
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openness (A broader term; can describe willingness to discuss sensitive topics without necessarily being graphic.)
Antonyma
prudishness (Describes being easily shocked by sexual talk and avoiding it, the opposite attitude to open discussion of such topics.)
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discretion (Describes avoiding saying too much about private or sensitive matters.)
Témata
media
|communication
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The quality of talking or writing very openly about sex or other private or shocking things.
The quality of speaking or writing very directly and openly about sexual, bodily, or otherwise sensitive or shocking subjects.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
frankness
IPA
GB/fɹˈæŋknəs/
US/fɹˈæŋknəs/
Slabiky a přízvuk
frank - ness (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (frank)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: frankness
- Plural: frankness
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
in all frankness
1/ˈɪn ˈɔl fɹˈæŋknəs/
fixed phrase
introducing a very honest remark
Used before you say something very honest, which may be surprising or not nice to hear.
Příklady
- In all frankness, I don’t think this plan will work.
- She said, in all frankness, that the company could not afford any more delays.
with disarming frankness
2/wˈɪθ dɪsˈɑɹmɪŋ fɹˈæŋknəs/
fixed phrase
very honest in a pleasantly open way
Used to describe someone speaking very open and honest in a simple, friendly way that makes others feel relaxed, not angry.
Příklady
- He explained the mistake with disarming frankness, so no one stayed angry for long.
- She talked about her failures with disarming frankness, and the audience trusted her more.