candor
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5.7
- noun
- /ˈkændər/
- US
:
franqueza
- In her speech, she showed remarkable candor about the challenges facing the community.
- speak with candor
- lack of candor
- refreshing candor
I mean, the fact that I've always loved you for your honesty and your candor and your strength.
- I mean, the fact that I've always loved you for your honesty and your candor and your strength.
- It's rude, you know, so, so I don't think it's a matter of like total candor at all times.
- So the level of candor and vulnerability people have with you is unlike anything I've ever experienced.
- I had not, I had not communicated with candor the level of struggle and the level of intensity and the level of desire.
- I want to say first out of the gate, I would like to explain myself because this is not about me, but I wanted to sort of have this type of candor.
Examples
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The manager's candor during the meeting built trust among the team members.
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She brings candor and collegiality to solving complex problems.
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And then they have a charge to be very frank and exercise candor with the public.
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But thank you for your candor.
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Well, I appreciate your candor.
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I really appreciate your candor.
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Without complete candor, you will not get the best counsel.
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There also appeared to be a higher level of candor in the annual Statement of Circulation.
Academic text (2002) -
Well, Anna, I appreciate your candor and your honesty, and I accept your apology.
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He's earned a reputation for candor and integrity.
Synonyms
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1.0
Being truthful and fair in what you say and do
71
3.1
A feeling of being honest and not pretending
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7.6
Being honest and not telling lies
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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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3.4
Honest, clear words and actions that say exactly what you mean
3
6.6
A way of speaking that is honest and direct
3
4.0
The state of being real and sincere
2
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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5.1
An honest and open way of speaking or acting
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3.9
Saying the truth in a direct way that may hurt people
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8.2
Open and honest without trying to hide anything
Speaking directly and honestly without hiding the truth
Very direct and truthful speech that does not soften the facts
Being direct and honest in a friendly, warm way
Being truthful and fair in what you say and do
An open and direct way of speaking or acting
Antonyms
How Candid
Surface Forms
Etymology
Candor comes from the Latin word candor, which meant 'whiteness', and the same root is in candid. Think of honesty as 'bright' and 'clear' like white light, so candor means being open, honest, and straightforward.