candor

/ˈkandə/noun

Honest, open, and direct speech or behavior.

Example sentences

“He spoke about his mistakes with surprising candor.”
“Her candor during the job interview impressed the hiring manager.”

Spelled "candour" in British English. Usually appears in "with candor" or "refreshing candor", and the frankness it names is seen as a virtue.

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Synonyms for candor

frankness
honesty
openness
directness
forthrightness

Antonyms

evasiveness
deceit
dishonesty

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