Definitions
- Used to express an honest and direct opinion or statement. - Used to indicate that what is being said may be unpleasant or difficult to hear. - Used to emphasize the sincerity and truthfulness of what is being said.
- Used to express a truthful and sincere opinion or statement. - Used to emphasize the speaker's integrity and lack of deception. - Used to indicate that what is being said may be surprising or unexpected.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words emphasize truthfulness and sincerity.
- 2Both words can be used to express an honest opinion or statement.
- 3Both words can be used to emphasize the speaker's integrity and lack of deception.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Frankly is often used to introduce a statement that may be unpleasant or difficult to hear, while honestly is often used to express surprise or unexpectedness.
- 2Tone: Frankly can come across as more blunt or direct, while honestly can be more gentle or empathetic.
- 3Connotation: Frankly can sometimes imply a negative connotation, while honestly is generally neutral or positive.
- 4Position in sentence: Frankly is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while honestly can be used in various positions.
- 5Frequency: Frankly is less commonly used than honestly in everyday language.
Remember this!
Frankly and honestly are both adverbs used to express truthfulness and sincerity. However, frankly is often used to introduce a statement that may be unpleasant or difficult to hear, while honestly is often used to express surprise or unexpectedness. Additionally, frankly can come across as more blunt or direct, while honestly can be more gentle or empathetic.
