Frankness and Restraint

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Frankness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

Usage example: considering her reputation for frankness, I knew she would tell me what she really thought of my dress

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Restraint is an antonym for frankness.

Nearby Words: frank, frankly

Restraint noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

Usage example: it will take a great deal of restraint to keep from telling her how ugly that dress is

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Frankness is an antonym for restraint.

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