candour

noun (candour, uncountable)

«candour» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

The quality of being honest, open and saying what you really think, even if it is not nice to hear. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and news, people speak with candour about difficult things. In ethics lessons, candour is honesty and openness; a good friend may show candour about your mistakes.

Examples

She spoke with surprising candour about her mistakes. tree →
I appreciate your candour. tree →
The coach's candour helped the team improve. tree →
He answered every question with candour. tree →
Children often speak with complete candour. tree →
They all gathered round him in affright, so alarming was his agitation; and with a fine candour he told them what he had hitherto concealed. tree →

Note

UK spelling: candour; US spelling: candor. Adjective: candid. Uncountable.

On Mova

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