candor

/ˈkandə/noun

Honest, open, and direct speech or behavior.

Example sentence

“He spoke about his mistakes with surprising candor.”

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

Featured as word of the day on April 9, 2026.

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