frankly

• Наречие, используемое для указания на то, что говорящий честен, прямолинеен или откровенен в своих высказываниях. Часто вводит утверждение, выражающее личное мнение или правду без уклонений.

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.

   Честно

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

   Synonymsbluntlycandidlyforthrightlyhonestlyopenlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antonymscrypticallydeceitfullydishonestlyevasivelyinsincerely

2. To be honestB1informal

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

   Честно говоря

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

   Synonymscandidlyhonestlyplainlystraightforwardlytruthfully