Because “quite frankly,” which means “in an honest, open, or candid manner,” is often used to introduce an opinion that might not be welcome. The phrase itself is relatively new, showing up in the 19th century, but the words “quite” and “frankly” are quite old, dating back to the Middle Ages.
Simply so, how do you use quite frankly?
Quite frankly , he was never sure he could trust her. Frankly , I was shocked by Quinn’s comments. Frankly , I don’t care what people think. Pessimism, quite frankly , will get us all killed.
Accordingly, is straight forwardly a word?
straightforwardly adverb (HONESTLY)
What can I use instead of basically?
basically
- altogether,
- by and large,
- chiefly,
- generally,
- largely,
- mainly,
- mostly,
- overall,
What does a matter of factly mean?
: adhering to the unembellished facts also : being plain, straightforward, or unemotional.
What does it mean to say frankly?
in a frank manner; freely; candidly; openly; plainly: He presented his arguments frankly and objectively.
What is another word for quite frankly?
In this page you can discover 20 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for frankly, like: honestly, openly, predictably, deviously, obviously, laughable, admittedly, secretively, dishonestly, stupid and by-the-way.
What is quite honestly?
used for expressing your opinion in a way that sounds sincere and direct. Quite frankly, I don’t care if he leaves. Quite honestly, I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. Synonyms and related words.
What’s another way to say on the other hand?
What is another word for on the other hand?
| contrastingly | instead |
|---|---|
| in opposition | on the flip side |
| contradictorily | meanwhile |
| quite the opposite | just the opposite |
| to the contrary | conversely |
Whats frankness mean?
Where did the phrase quite frankly come from?
Speaking frankly means speaking honestly, so honestly and freely in fact that some regard frankness as bluntness, meaning overly honest, frank to a fault. Another meaning of frank stems from the European region of France, aka “land of the Franks.”