Candor

Pronunciation: /ˈkændər/

Definitions of candor

noun the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

Example Sentences

A1 I appreciate your candor in telling me the truth.

A2 Her candor in admitting her mistake was refreshing.

B1 The candidate's candor during the interview impressed the hiring manager.

B2 The CEO's candor about the company's financial struggles was surprising.

C1 His candor in discussing his personal struggles inspired others to open up.

C2 The author's candor in writing about their difficult past made the book even more powerful.

Examples of candor in a Sentence

formal The CEO spoke with candor during the shareholder meeting, addressing the company's financial challenges head-on.

informal I appreciate your candor in telling me the truth about what happened.

slang She always keeps it real with her candor, never sugarcoating anything.

figurative Her candor was like a refreshing breeze in a room full of stale air, bringing honesty and clarity to the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of candor

• past tense: candored
• plural: candors
• comparative: more candid
• superlative: most candid
• present tense: candors
• future tense: will candor
• perfect tense: have candored
• continuous tense: is candoring
• singular: candor
• positive degree: candid
• infinitive: to candor
• gerund: candoring
• participle: candored

Origin and Evolution of candor

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'candor' originated from the Latin word 'candor', which means whiteness, brightness, purity, or sincerity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'candor' has evolved to primarily mean openness, honesty, and frankness in speech or expression.