August 25, 2026

Candour

noun

Definition

The quality of being open and honest; frankness. Candour in leadership builds trust where flattery destroys it.

Example Sentence

“She admired his candour in admitting what the other candidates refused to acknowledge.”

Etymology

From Latin candor (whiteness, brilliance), from candere (to shine, be white).

Scrabble Score

C3A1N1D2O1U1R1

CANDOUR scores 10 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

honesty frankness openness directness

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