candor

UK /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/ US /ˈkæn.dɚ/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression.

Impartiality.

Whiteness; brilliance; purity.

Whilst thou didst keep thy Candor undefil'd, Deerly I lov'd thee; as my first-born child[…]

ADJ.

marked

VERB + CANDOR

appreciate, face, keep, surprised, value, write

CANDOR + NOUN

man, toughness, undefil'd

PREP.

with

ADV.

deerly, sometimes

noun — the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude

noun — ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishon

Whilst thou didst keep thy Candor undefil'd, Deerly I lov'd thee; as my first-born child[…]

Wiktionary

He does not, in short, write with the candor of a man who is completely confident of his thesis.

Tatoeba · #18861

I'm going to speak to you with utmost candor so I want you to take everything I'm about to say at face value.

Tatoeba · #19390

I appreciate your candor.

Tatoeba · #1933591

Thank you for your candor.

Tatoeba · #2644505

You don't always have to say what's on your mind; sometimes tact trumps candor.

Tatoeba · #3446481

i Register

In some senses, candor is marked as obsolete, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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