Candor: meaning, definitions and examples

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candor

 

[ หˆkandษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

honesty

The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.

Synonyms

frankness, honesty, sincerity

Examples of usage

  • He valued candor above all other qualities in a friend.
  • Her candor in admitting her mistakes was refreshing.
  • I appreciate your candor in discussing the issue with me.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

The quality of being fair and unprejudiced; impartiality.

Synonyms

fairness, honesty, impartiality

Examples of usage

  • The judge's candor in delivering the verdict was commendable.
  • We need candor in our discussions to reach a fair decision.
  • His candor as a mediator helped resolve the dispute.
Context #3 | Noun

literary

Openness or vulnerability in speech or expression.

Synonyms

openness, sincerity, vulnerability

Examples of usage

  • The character's candor revealed a depth of emotion.
  • The poet's candor in her verse touched many hearts.
  • The novel's candor about human nature was striking.

Translations

Translations of the word "candor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น franqueza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคˆเคฎเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufrichtigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keterusterangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะธั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczeroล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž‡็›ดใ• (sotsujokusa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท franchise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ franqueza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†”์งํ•จ (soljikham)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upล™รญmnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบprimnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ็Ž‡ (tวŽnshuร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iskrenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinskilni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒฎแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ (gulakhdiloba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™mimiyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ franqueza

Etymology

The word 'candor' originated from the Latin word 'candor' meaning whiteness, brightness, openness. It entered the English language in the 17th century. Initially, it was used to express the idea of being pure, unblemished, or clear. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent honesty, frankness, and openness in communication. Today, 'candor' is valued as a virtue in interpersonal relationships, business dealings, and various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,978, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.