Definitions for candor
can·dor

Princeton's WordNet(4.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. fairness, fair-mindedness, candor, candour(noun)

   ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

2. candor, candour, candidness, frankness, directness, forthrightness(noun)

   the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

Wiktionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. candor(Noun)

   whiteness; brilliance

   Etymology: From candor, from candeo

2. candor(Noun)

   the state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression

   Etymology: From candor, from candeo

3. candor(Noun)

   Impartiality

   Etymology: From candor, from candeo

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Candor(noun)

   whiteness; brightness; (as applied to moral conditions) usullied purity; innocence

   Etymology: [L. candor, fr. candre; cf. F. candeur. See candid.]

2. Candor(noun)

   a disposition to treat subjects with fairness; freedom from prejudice or disguise; frankness; sincerity

   Etymology: [L. candor, fr. candre; cf. F. candeur. See candid.]

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1. 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.

Anagrams for candor »

1. Conrad

2. dacron

How to pronounce candor?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of candor in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of candor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of candor in a Sentence

1. Lena Dunham:

   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.

2. Bryan Cranston:

   I actually like his candor.

3. Kenneth J Dover:

   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

4. Walt Whitman:

   All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor.

5. Mark Meadows:

   You can't help but see the testimony we've received over the last week or so and call into question Rod Rosenstein's candor, based on multiple conversations that we've had, it's apparent Rod Rosenstein did intend to at one point tape the President of the United States. And that's troubling.

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