frankly

/fɹˈæŋkli/

/ˈfɹæŋkɫi/

[adverb]

frankly

[ADVERB]

used when expressing an honest opinion, even though that might upset someone

in a manner that is direct and honest

synonyms : candidly

honestly

Examples

1. Frankly, this book sounded dull as ditchwater to me.

2. I've tried hard and frankly haven't found anything any of the governments you've mentioned have done that is worth making a song and dancing about.

3. Because their research efforts, and frankly, their research smarts inform virtually every chapter of that book.

4. And frankly, morality itself has only so much explanatory power.