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candidnessthe quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkændɪdnəs/

Korean meaning: 솔직함, 진실함, 허심탄회함

Korean pronunciation: **캔**디드니스

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's candidness about the company's financial troubles actually boosted investor confidence.
  • His candidness about forgetting his wife's birthday earned him a week on the couch.
  • The politician's unusual candidness during the debate surprised both supporters and critics.

candidness

NOUN

//ˈkændɪdnəs//

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

candidness concept
💡 Concept

a young woman leans forward with open body language, speaking earnestly to her friend with genuine expression on her face. Her hands are positioned openly as she shares something important without hiding anything. Her friend listens intently, nodding with understanding as the honest words reach her. The woman's facial expression shows she is being completely transparent about a difficult topic. Both friends maintain eye contact showing trust and openness between them. The comfortable setting reflects the safe space needed for such honest communication. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

candidness rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Candidness hits like madness — raw enough to turn to sadness.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkændɪdnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkændɪdnəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootcandid
Suffix--ness

Origin

From Latin 'candidus' meaning 'white' or 'pure.' In ancient Rome, political candidates wore white togas to symbolize their purity and honesty when giving speeches.

🎵Rhyme

franknessopennessboldness
frankness
openness
boldness

🔗Collocations

brutal candidness
refreshing candidness
appreciate candidness
candidness about
display candidness

📝Examples

The CEO's candidness about the company's financial troubles actually boosted investor confidence.

😄 Fun example

His candidness about forgetting his wife's birthday earned him a week on the couch.

The politician's unusual candidness during the debate surprised both supporters and critics.

😄 Fun example

Her candidness about her cooking disasters made her food blog unexpectedly popular.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

franknesshonestyopennessstraightforwardnesssincerity

Antonyms

deceptiondishonestyevasiveness

Related

candidtransparentforthrightgenuineauthentic

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