What does candor mean?
Definitions for candor
can·dor
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word candor.
Princeton's WordNet
fairness, fair-mindedness, candor, candournoun
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
candor, candour, candidness, frankness, directness, forthrightnessnoun
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
Wiktionary
candornoun
whiteness; brilliance
candornoun
the state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression
candornoun
Impartiality
Etymology: From candor, from candeo
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candor
Candor refers to the quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression; it means being free from bias, prejudice or malice. It is often associated with fairness and integrity in one's actions and dealings.
Webster Dictionary
Candornoun
whiteness; brightness; (as applied to moral conditions) usullied purity; innocence
Candornoun
a disposition to treat subjects with fairness; freedom from prejudice or disguise; frankness; sincerity
Etymology: [L. candor, fr. candre; cf. F. candeur. See candid.]
Wikidata
Candor
Candor is a town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 840 at the 2010 census. Candor is the home of the North Carolina Peach Festival, which is held every year on the third Saturday of July. The town's welcome sign reads: Welcome to Candor. Peach Capital.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of candor in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of candor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of candor in a Sentence
it was clear to me by now that Trevor and the college must somehow be separated. My problem was one which I feel compelled to define with brutal candor: how to kill him without getting into trouble... I had no qualms about causing the death of a fellow from whose nonexistence the college would benefit
For highly personal reasons, I’ve been unable to join previous efforts but being asked to be a part of this celebratory moment was truly beautiful. I’ve worked with Tessa and respect her artistry and admire her consistent candor.
I have followed up on that hearing with a phone call to Secretary Shanahan, and he has provided more details on the increase. I appreciate his willingness to discuss it with me, but a phone call is not a substitute for transparency before Congress and public candor.
Theres simply no question that Chinas lack of candor to the world impacted the way the world was able to respond.
I've never seen anything like this, someone calling the President from a mobile phone at a restaurant, and then having a conversation of this level of candor, colorful language.
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- الصراحةArabic
- честност, искреност, безпристрастност, откровеностBulgarian
- ærlighedDanish
- Aufrichtigkeit, Freimut, Offenheit, RedlichkeitGerman
- ειλικρίνειαGreek
- sincerecoEsperanto
- candorSpanish
- محبتPersian
- suoruus, vilpittömyysFinnish
- franchise, candeurFrench
- candorIrish
- स्पष्टवादिताHindi
- elfogulatlanság, nyíltság, őszinteségHungarian
- keterusteranganIndonesian
- candoreItalian
- כֵּנוּתHebrew
- 率直Japanese
- 솔직함Korean
- candorLatin
- openhartigheidDutch
- otwartość, szczerość, uczciwość, bezstronnośćPolish
- franquezaPortuguese
- nepărtinireRomanian
- прямота, честность, беспристрастностьRussian
- நேர்மைTamil
- içtenlikTurkish
- شمعUrdu
- sự thẳng thắnVietnamese
- 坦诚Chinese
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