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candour

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Editorial note

Upmodded for candour, not because I think you were wrong.

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Quick take

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

Meaning at a glance

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noun

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

noun

ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for candour.

Example sentences

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Upmodded for candour, not because I think you were wrong.

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Thanks, appreciate your candour + glad to hear things worked out for you.

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As quixotic as this all may sound, I genuinely appreciate this kind of candour about motivation.

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Yes, it is witty and sharp with intellectual high spirits: yes, the crystalline clarity and candour are still there: yes, it is the testament of a creative artist.

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" from Keats' Ode on a Grecian UrnRealising that honesty and candour is the root of all good things has made me a much better musician and, yes, programmer and businessperson!

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The point is, whether you appreciate Google's internal culture of candour or not or its lack of silos, that's just not the way to respond to allegations regarding the way Google makes serious profits.

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The relevant quote: "Reno’s acceptance of full responsibility and her candour and obvious regret over the incident helped her earn the respect of many Americans.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use candour in a sentence?

Upmodded for candour, not because I think you were wrong.

What does candour mean?

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

What part of speech is candour?

candour is commonly used as noun.