uncandidness
Definition
- Noun:
- Lack of sincerity or frankness: "uncandidness" refers to the quality or state of not being open, honest, or straightforward in speech or behavior. It implies a deliberate withholding of truth or a tendency to be evasive.
Usage Examples
- (Her lack of honesty raised suspicion.)
- (His insincerity was evident in his words.)
- (Evasiveness can be confused with courtesy.)
Advanced Usage
"to display uncandidness": to show a lack of openness.
- The politician’s uncandidness about his past was later exposed by journalists. (He was not straightforward about his history.)
"uncandidness in relationships": dishonesty that damages trust.
- Uncandidness in a marriage can lead to misunderstandings and resentment. (Hiding the truth harms intimacy.)
Variants and Related Words
Uncandid (adj): not honest or straightforward; insincere.
- He gave an uncandid answer to avoid the real issue. (His reply was evasive.)
Candidness (n): the quality of being open and honest.
- Her candidness was refreshing in a world of pretense. (Her frankness was appreciated.)
Candor (n): frankness or sincerity of expression; openness.
- He spoke with candor about his failures. (He was honest without hiding anything.)
Synonyms
- Dishonesty: lack of truthfulness; deceit.
- Insincerity: lack of genuine feeling or expression.
- Evasiveness: tendency to avoid giving a direct answer.
- Deceitfulness: the quality of being misleading or dishonest.
Related Idioms
To beat around the bush: to avoid talking about the main topic directly.
- Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth — your uncandidness is frustrating. (Your evasiveness is annoying.)
To speak with a forked tongue: to say one thing but mean another; to be deceitful.
- His uncandidness made it seem like he spoke with a forked tongue. (He was not straightforward.)