candor

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candor

A child speaks with candor about their feelings.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech: Candor refers to the state of being open, sincere, and truthful in expression, without deception or evasion.
    • The ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty: It also denotes fairness and impartiality in thought or judgment, free from bias.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • I appreciate your candor about the project's difficulties.
    • The manager's candor in admitting the mistake built trust with the team.
    • He spoke with refreshing candor, not hiding his true opinions.
Advanced Usage

  • "Brutal candor": A phrase describing honesty that is direct and perhaps uncomfortably frank, without regard for softening the message.

    • Her brutal candor about my performance was hard to hear but ultimately helpful.

  • "In all candor": A phrase used to introduce a statement that the speaker acknowledges is very honest or frank.

    • In all candor, I don't think this plan will succeed.
Variants and Related Words

  • Candid (adj): Characterized by openness and honesty of expression; straightforward.

    • She gave a candid assessment of the situation.

  • Candidly (adv): In an honest and straightforward way.

    • He spoke candidly about his fears.

  • Candour (noun): The British English spelling of "candor."

Synonyms
  • Frankness: The quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or writing.
  • Directness: The quality of being straightforward and clear.
  • Sincerity: The quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.
  • Forthrightness: Direct and outspoken; straightforward.
Antonyms
  • Deceit: The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
  • Dishonesty: Lack of honesty or integrity; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
  • Evasion: The action of evading something, especially a direct question or duty.
  • Guile: Sly or cunning intelligence used to achieve one's goals through deceit.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "To speak with candor": To talk in an openly honest manner.
    • The CEO spoke with candor to the employees about the company's financial challenges.
candor

A child speaks with candor about their feelings.

Noun
  1. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
  2. ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

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