🔤 Candor (Noun)

IPA: //ˈkændər//

✨ Use candor when honesty isn’t just about telling the truth—it’s about doing so with clarity and fairness.

🧠 Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in expression.

✍️ Example Sentences

🔹 She spoke with refreshing candor about the challenges she faced.

🔹 His candor in admitting mistakes earned him the team’s respect.

📜 Word Origin

From Latin candor (“whiteness, brilliance, openness”), from candēre (“to shine, to be bright”).

💡 Did You Know?

While candor is often praised, it requires balance—too much bluntness can come across as harsh.

🏷️ Related Words

#honesty #openness #frankness #directness #sincerity #truthfulness

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