솔직해요 · 솔직했어요 · 솔직한 (+noun)
honest, frank, candid
Example
솔직하게 말하면 그 음식은 맛이 없었어요.
To be honest, that food didn't taste good.
Word parts
솔 frank+직 straight
Literally 'frank and straight' — saying it straight out.
Good to know
솔직히 말하면 'to be honest' is a common way to soften a criticism.
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