Definitions
- Describing someone who is honest and direct in their communication. - Referring to a person who speaks their mind without hesitation or reservation. - Talking about a person who is straightforward and sincere in their opinions or feelings.
- Describing someone who is honest and direct in their communication. - Referring to a person who speaks their mind without hesitation or reservation. - Talking about a person who is straightforward and sincere in their opinions or feelings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who is honest and direct in their communication.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of hesitation or reservation in expressing one's opinions or feelings.
- 3Both words connote sincerity and authenticity in one's communication style.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Frank has a positive connotation, suggesting honesty and openness, while forthright can have a neutral or negative connotation, suggesting bluntness or lack of tact.
- 2Usage: Frank is more commonly used as an adjective to describe a person, while forthright is more commonly used as an adverb to describe how someone speaks or acts.
- 3Formality: Forthright is generally considered more formal than frank, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 4Superlative form: Frank has a superlative form 'frankest', while forthright does not have a superlative form.
Remember this!
Both frank and forthright describe someone who is honest and direct in their communication, without hesitation or reservation. However, frank has a more positive connotation and is more versatile in its usage, while forthright can have a neutral or negative connotation and is generally considered more formal.
