candor — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

candor (/ˈkæn.dər/)

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🔊 /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.

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Tags: honesty, communication

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