noun
- the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
Examples
- I appreciate your candor in telling me the truth about my performance.
- The politician’s candor about his past mistakes impressed voters.
- She spoke with refreshing candor about the company’s financial problems.
- His candor sometimes made people uncomfortable, but they respected his honesty.
- The interview was conducted with complete candor on both sides.
- I must speak with candor: this project is not going well.