frankly

• Adverb, das angibt, dass der Sprecher ehrlich, direkt oder offen spricht. Es leitet oft eine persönliche Meinung oder eine unverblümte Wahrheit ein.

An adverb used to indicate that the speaker is being honest, direct, or candid about what they are saying. It often introduces a statement that expresses a personal opinion or truth without evasion.

1. Honestly or directlyB2formal

   In an open, honest, and direct manner, often used to express a strong opinion.

   Offen gesagt

   • Frankly, I don't think that plan will work.
   • She spoke frankly about her past mistakes.
   • He told me frankly that he was disappointed.

   Synonymebluntlycandidlyforthrightlyhonestlyopenlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antonymecrypticallydeceitfullydishonestlyevasivelyinsincerely

2. To be honestB1informal

   Used as a sentence adverb to introduce a statement that expresses the speaker's true feelings.

   Ehrlich gesagt

   • Frankly, I'm tired of all this arguing.
   • Frankly speaking, the movie was boring.
   • Frankly, I don't care what they think.

   Synonymecandidlyhonestlyplainlystraightforwardlytruthfully