candidness
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5.1
- noun
- /ˈkændɪdnəs/
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franqueza
- Guess it's time for you to learn to listen deeply to him, and by listening, help him develop more integrity and candidness.
Examples
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The speaker's candidness about his past mistakes resonated with the audience.
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Thank you for your candidness.
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The interesting thing was that my employer found my candidness refreshing and valued me more.
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Thank you for your candidness and openness.
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Mr. Hume's candidness and vulnerability are powerful, especially given the industry in which he works.
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Their candidness and optimism shone throughout the interviews.
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I only respect Jane Long more for her candidness in wanting to be transparent, and for her concerns that conspiracy theorists of a more radical nature might damage her work.
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Thanks again for your candidness and insight, Gena, and thank you to all of the brave women (and men, in case I missed someone) out there sharing their stories.
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I appreciate your candidness in addressing the challenges we face as a team.
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Her candidness during the interview revealed important details about the project.
Synonyms
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1.0
Being truthful and fair in what you say and do
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3.1
A feeling of being honest and not pretending
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5.7
Being open and honest when talking or behaving
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3.5
Being honest and clear about your actions and intentions
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2.7
Being honest and not telling lies
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3.5
Open and honest talk that says exactly what you think
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4.8
A direct and honest way of speaking that can seem rude
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3.4
Honest, clear words and actions that say exactly what you mean
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6.6
A way of speaking that is honest and direct
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4.0
The state of being real and sincere
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6.3
Saying your thoughts and feelings freely, often in a direct way
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5.0
Being direct and honest without hiding what you think
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4.1
Openly honest and saying facts people hide
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8.2
Open and honest without trying to hide anything
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3.9
Saying the truth in a direct way that may hurt people
Being truthful and fair in what you say and do
Being kind, generous, and willing to share feelings honestly
An open and honest way of speaking or acting
Speaking directly and honestly without hiding the truth
Being direct and honest in a friendly, warm way
To be direct and blunt when saying the truth
Very direct and truthful speech that does not soften the facts
An open and direct way of speaking or acting
Antonyms
How Candid
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word candidness comes from the Latin word candidus, which means 'white' or 'pure' and was used to show honesty. It shares the same root as candor, so candidness means being open and honest, without hiding anything.