Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hearts on sleeves

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.63 in modern English

Syllables: heart-s on sleeves
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Transparent, open, or forthright emotions.

Example Sentences

"As they have avoided the consequences of one defeat in Standing Committee, we are trying to get another opportunity for the House to consider the matter in order to bring home to the Government that it is no use Ministers coming here with hearts on sleeves and being full of good intentions aimed at the electorate and anybody else who cares to listen."
"Played with all hearts on sleeves. With angst. angst. angst."
"THE SCHIAVO CASE: THE SCENE; Protesters With Hearts on Sleeves and Anger on Signs"
"Well, you’re not bothered – hearts on sleeves and all that – touché."
"It is a time for reflection, for hearts on sleeves and for dedications."
"On our last trip, hearts on sleeves and neighbourly love in spades had been replaced by clubs in hand and diamond geezers in warring gangs."

Phrases

wear one's heart on one's sleeve

Frequently Paired Words

wear one's heart on one's sleeve

Questions

What does hearts on sleeves mean?: Transparent, open, or forthright emotions.

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