candor (/ˈkæn.dər/)
noun · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈkæn.dər/
Meaning
Meaning: open and honest speech
Candor is the quality of being open, honest, and direct in what one says. Speakers value candor over comfortable spin.
Examples
🗣 He answered the hard question with refreshing candor.
Etymology
From Latin ‘candor’, meaning brightness or sincerity.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on honest leadership and feedback.
Tags: honesty, communication