"upfrontness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From upfront + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|upfront|-ness}} upfront + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} upfrontness (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being upfront. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: up-frontness Related terms: frontness

Alternative forms

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