frankly
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/ˈfræŋkli/
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/ˈfræŋkli/
adverb
C1
saying something honestly and directly, even if it might upset someone
Frankly, I think we need to change our plan because it's not working well.
C1
used when you want to be honest about something, even if others might not like it
Frankly speaking, the movie was not as good as I expected.
translation
saying something honestly and directly, even if it might upset someone; used when you want to be honest about something, even if others might not like it