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Candor

Noun

IPA /ˈkændə/

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

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Candor/ˈkændə/

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Candor is the openness shown in an honest, direct answer.

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  1. She spoke with refreshing candor about the challenges she faced.
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Candor — The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in expression.

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

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Word origin

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

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Candor is the usual American spelling; candour is the usual British spelling. Both refer to frankness and openness in speaking.

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Candor

/ˈkændə/ (Noun)

“Candor is the American spelling; British English usually uses candour. It is generally an uncountable noun.”

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