Word of the day · 16 April 2026
candor
/ˈkændər/
noun
Open and honest expression; frankness.
In a sentence
- Her candor about the budget surprised the board.
- We need candor about what the deadline can hold.
- He spoke with candor about his own mistakes.
In an image
Origin
From Latin candor (whiteness, purity, sincerity), from candere (to shine).
History
Candor once linked brightness and sincerity. Modern workplaces praise candor when feedback is direct without cruelty. Politics uses it as a brand, sometimes falsely. Real candor still risks discomfort because it refuses decorative half-truths.
Nearby words
frankness · honesty · openness
Straight talk offered without a soft fog.