How do you pronounce candor?

candor is pronounced as /ˈkændər/.

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candor

💬candor

noun

/ˈkændər/

candle candy

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Meaning

The quality of being open and honest in expression

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Example Sentences

His candor in admitting mistakes earned him respect.

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

Example Expressions

brutal candor

Synonyms

honesty, frankness, openness, sincerity

Entry 1

honesty, frankness, openness, sincerity

Entry 2

frankness, openness, honesty

Antonyms

dishonesty, deceit, evasion, deception, insincerity

Entry 1

dishonesty, deceit, evasion

Entry 2

deception, dishonesty, insincerity

Collocations

with candor, brutal candor, candor in speech, candor about

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