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freeness

freeness

5.4
An open and honest way of speaking or acting
  • noun
  • /ˈfriːnəs/
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  • His freeness in speaking about his feelings surprised everyone at the meeting.

And to what extent is is the freeness and the openness of it making that happen?

Examples

  • In discussions, her freeness encouraged everyone to share their honest opinions.

  • And to what extent is is the freeness and the openness of it making that happen?

  • You may find yourself in, you know, moments of thought freeness, but it's not the point.

  • The freeness with which they expressed their thoughts made the conversation livelier.

Synonyms

openness
vsfreeness
22 3.5

Being honest and clear about your actions and intentions

is similar but wider applying to actions and intentions beyond speech
frankness
vsfreeness
7 3.5

Open and honest talk that says exactly what you think

is more about being open and unreserved than blunt directness
forthrightness
vsfreeness
3 6.6

A way of speaking that is honest and direct

is more about unreserved manner rather than pure directness
outspokenness
vsfreeness
2 6.3

Saying your thoughts and feelings freely, often in a direct way

is about open unreserved manner rather than frequent blunt opinion
candidness
vsfreeness
1 5.1

An honest and open way of speaking or acting

is broader focusing on unreserved manner as well as honesty
unreserve
vsfreeness
8.3

Open and honest speech or behavior without holding back

is more general about being open in manner or speech
plainspokenness
vsfreeness
6.5

Speaking directly and honestly without hiding the truth

is broader covering open manner beyond just simple speech
openheartedness
vsfreeness
5.4

Being kind, generous, and willing to share feelings honestly

is about unreserved manner or speech rather than warmth

Antonyms

10 7.8

A feeling of not wanting to speak or share thoughts

Quiet behaviour that does not show feelings or thoughts openly

How Open

openness
35 3.9
freeness
5.4
candor
  • US
42 5.7
reticence
10 7.8

Surface Forms

freeness singular
freenesses plural

Morphology

freeness = free (semi-transparent) = free + ness

Derived directly from 'free' + '-ness'; the meaning 'openness or frankness' is related but somewhat shifted from the most common senses of 'free'.

Etymology

Freeness comes from free + -ness, with free meaning 'open' or 'not held back'. So the freeness of someone's manner or speech means they are open and frank, able to speak without holding back.