Definitions
- Describing a direct and honest approach to communication. - Referring to a candid expression of opinions or feelings. - Talking about a straightforward and unambiguous statement or action.
- Describing an open and sincere approach to communication. - Referring to a truthful and honest expression of opinions or feelings. - Talking about a direct and straightforward statement or action.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an honest and direct approach to communication.
- 2Both words emphasize the importance of being truthful and sincere.
- 3Both words suggest a lack of deception or hidden motives.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a person's character or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Outrightness is less common than frankness in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Outrightness can imply a more forceful or assertive approach, while frankness suggests a more gentle or diplomatic approach.
- 3Tone: Outrightness can be associated with bluntness or rudeness, while frankness is often seen as polite and respectful.
- 4Scope: Outrightness can refer to both words and actions, while frankness is more commonly used to describe words.
Remember this!
Outrightness and frankness are synonyms that describe an honest and direct approach to communication. While they share similarities in their emphasis on sincerity and truthfulness, they differ in usage, connotation, tone, scope, and etymology. Outrightness can imply a forceful and assertive approach, while frankness suggests a more gentle and diplomatic approach. Frankness is more commonly used and is often seen as polite and respectful.
