Synonyms of frank

frank 1 of 3

adjective

ˈfraŋk 

as in outspoken

free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions

our ballet teacher is very frank about telling her students whether she thinks they have the talent for a career in dance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outspoken
• honest
• candid
• forthright
• straightforward
• forthcoming
• direct
• vocal
• open
• blunt
• plain
• up-front
• unreserved
• unguarded
• straight
• plainspoken
• openhearted
• earnest
• out-front
• sincere
• naive
• free-spoken
• unaffected
• real
• guileless
• ingenuous
• naïve
• outgoing
• uninhibited
• unpretentious
• artless
• unpretending
• foursquare
• freehearted
• rude
• innocent
• curt
• vociferous
• gruff
• brusque
• unrestrained
• abrupt
• bluff
• tactless
• crusty
• undiplomatic
• natural
• undesigning
• thoughtless
• sharp
• unsubtle
• impolite
• ungracious
• impertinent
• brusk
• unmannerly
• inconsiderate
• uncivil

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restrained
• quiet
• inhibited
• laconic
• reticent
• reserved
• ambiguous
• unforthcoming
• evasive
• taciturn
• uncandid
• uncommunicative
• tactful
• dissembling
• diplomatic
• equivocal
• circuitous
• polite
• civil
• politic
• courteous
• tight-lipped
• close-mouthed
• considerate

frank

2 of 3

noun

1

as in signature

Synonyms & Similar Words

• signature
• John Hancock
• mark
• autograph
• hand
• indorsement
• endorsement
• countersign

2

as in weiner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weiner
• frankfurter
• hot dog
• liver pudding
• bologna
• weenie
• salami
• wiener
• knackwurst
• liver sausage
• knockwurst
• pepperoni
• liverwurst
• kielbasa
• Vienna sausage
• sausage
• blood pudding
• wurst
• link
• banger
• wienerwurst
• blood sausage

frank

3 of 3

verb

as in to mail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mail
• post
• forward
• address
• airmail
• route
• direct
• ship
• consign
• transmit
• remit
• dispatch
• register
• transport

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• get
• receive

Synonym Chooser

How is the word frank distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of frank are candid, open, and plain. While all these words mean "showing willingness to tell what one feels or thinks," frank stresses lack of shyness or secretiveness or of evasiveness from considerations of tact or expedience.

frank discussions

When is it sensible to use candid instead of frank?

Although the words candid and frank have much in common, candid suggests expression marked by sincerity and honesty especially in offering unwelcome criticism or opinion.

a candid appraisal

How does the word open relate to other synonyms for frank?

Open implies frankness but suggests more indiscretion than frank and less earnestness than candid.

open in saying what they think

When might plain be a better fit than frank?

The words plain and frank can be used in similar contexts, but plain suggests outspokenness and freedom from affectation or subtlety in expression.

plain talk

Examples of frank in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

John and Yoko invited a radical yet approachable vision of the future into the homes of everyday Americans through frank conversations with counterculture icons such as Chuck Berry, George Carlin, Yippie founder Jerry Rubin, Black Panther chairman Bobby Seale, and Ralph Nader. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024

Remini was frank about the ups and downs the pair faced during their relationship. —Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024

Noun

This is the fourth year in a row that Curly’s Frozen Custard will hand out free franks on July 4. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024

The Carolinas aren’t the only states that lays claim to piling these toppings on a hot dog; West Virginia’s formidable frank is nearly identical, save for slight seasoning differences in the chili and slaw. —Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 27 June 2024