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Discover LudwigThe phrase "sheer frankness" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe a quality of being completely open and honest without any pretense.
Example: "Her sheer frankness during the meeting surprised everyone, as she didn't hold back her opinions."
Alternatives: "blunt honesty" or "absolute candor."
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Guiraudie's sheer frankness about sex is refreshing when so many supposedly grownup films are content to hint coyly and timidly.
Guiraudie's sheer frankness about sex is refreshing: far away from any prurient Joe-Eszterhas-type erotic danger.
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Courageous frankness?
Sheer fear, sheer terror.
I liked his frankness.
His frankness was unusual.
His frankness is endearing.
Frankness dates fast.
Sheer illusion.
Her frankness was too disarming.
Sheer terror.
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