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candor

[kan-der] / ˈkæn dər /
NOUN
complete honesty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
directness fairness frankness honesty outspokenness probity simplicity sincerity truthfulness
STRONG
artlessness forthrightness glasnost impartiality ingenuousness openness straightforwardness unequivocalness uprightness veracity
WEAK
guilelessness naïveté
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deceit dishonesty lying unfairness
WEAK
artifice deception falsehood guile

Example Sentences

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That candor doubles as an appealing quality to analysts like Lee, who appreciate Karp’s “transparent communication style.”

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Today there are as many people who admire Mikaela’s candor as admire her skiing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

But Sickler said since coming so close to death and being able to talk about it with candor and relatability, he is still calling his latest self-produced YouTube special, special.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Without candor during a history and physical, medicine fails.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

“I’m happy about you,” the chaplain replied with excited candor and joy.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller