frankest
Least filtered speaker
Frankest is the superlative of frank, meaning most direct and honest in expressing thoughts or opinions.
Someone at their frankest holds nothing back: In her frankest moments, she admitted the project was doomed.
The form emphasizes unusual candor, often suggesting the speaker is being more open than usual or than others would be.
Not closed
- honestFree from deception
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
- transparentAllowing light through
- genuineTruly what it claims
unreserved · truthful · straightforward · authentic · guileless · artless · ingenuous · unpretentious
Freely expressing opinions
- directUndeviating or to guide
- explicitClearly and directly expressed
- unequivocalAllowing one meaning only
- unambiguousAllowing single interpretation only
assertive · upfront · plain-spoken · point-blank · bold · fearless · unapologetic · uninhibited
Undeviating or to guide
- unfilteredNot passed through screen
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- curtAbruptly rude in speech
- tactlessInsensitive in manner
harsh · gruff · abrupt · crude · undiplomatic · unsparing · indelicate · insensitive
open
Not closed
- honestFree from deception
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
- transparentAllowing light through
genuine · unreserved · truthful · straightforward · authentic · guileless · artless · ingenuous · unpretentious · unguarded
outspoken
Freely expressing opinions
- directUndeviating or to guide
- explicitClearly and directly expressed
- unequivocalAllowing one meaning only
unambiguous · assertive · upfront · plain-spoken · point-blank · bold · fearless · unapologetic · uninhibited · vocal
direct
Undeviating or to guide
- unfilteredNot passed through screen
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- curtAbruptly rude in speech
tactless · harsh · gruff · abrupt · crude · undiplomatic · unsparing · indelicate · insensitive · unsubtle