- candour
- UK [ˈkændə(r)] / US [ˈkændər]
noun [uncountable]
honesty, even when the truth is not pleasant
With brutal candour, he pointed out all the flaws in our plans.
English dictionary. 2014.
candour
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candour — British English spelling of CANDOR (Cf. candor) (q.v.); for spelling, see OR (Cf. or) … Etymology dictionary
candour — (Brit.) can·dour || kændÉ™ n. honesty, openness, sincerity (also candor) … English contemporary dictionary
candour — (US candor) ► NOUN ▪ the quality of being open and honest. ORIGIN Latin candor whiteness, purity … English terms dictionary
candour — [[t]kæ̱ndə(r)[/t]] N UNCOUNT Candour is the quality of speaking honestly and openly about things. ...a brash, forceful man, noted both for his candour and his quick temper. Syn: frankness Ant: guardedness (in AM, use candor) … English dictionary
candour — Candor Can dor, n. [Written also {candour}.] [L. candor, fr. cand[ e]re; cf. F. candeur. See {candid}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Whiteness; brightness; (as applied to moral conditions) usullied purity; innocence. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Nor yor… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
candour — can|dour BrE candor AmE [ˈkændə US ər] n [U] [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: whiteness, candor , from candere; CANDID] the quality of being honest and telling the truth, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassing →↑candid ▪ She… … Dictionary of contemporary English
candour — BrE candor AmE noun (U) sincere honesty and truthfulness: I appreciate your candour in this matter see also: candid … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
candour — /ˈkændə / (say kanduh) noun 1. frankness, as of speech; sincerity; honesty. 2. freedom from bias; fairness; impartiality. 3. Obsolete kindliness. 4. Obsolete purity. Also, candor. {Latin candor radiance, purity, candour} Usage: For spelling… …
candour — chiefly British variant of candor … New Collegiate Dictionary
candour — can|dour [ kændər ] the British spelling of candor … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
