noun

candour

candor, frankness, honesty

I appreciate your candour.

I appreciate your candor.

She spoke with refreshing candour about her past.

She spoke with refreshing candor about her past.

((with candor)) to do something with honesty She spoke with refreshing candor.

Synonyms: frankness, honesty, openness; Antonyms: deceit, dishonesty

From Latin 'candor' (whiteness, purity), from 'candere' (to shine, be white). Note the US spelling 'candor'.

Think of a 'candid' photo, which is honest and not posed. 'Candor' is the quality of being candid.

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