candidness

[ kan-did-nis ]

/ ˈkæn dɪd nɪs /

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noun

the quality of being open, honest, or straightforward:We appreciate the promptness and candidness with which the professor has addressed and apologized for his oversight.The book, despite its candidness about the grim realities of the situation, offers a message of hope and promise.

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Origin of candidness

candid + -ness

OTHER WORDS FROM candidness

sub·can·did·ness, nounsu·per·can·did·ness, nounun·can·did·ness, noun

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How to use candidness in a sentence

Rooted in truth and candidness, this song is easily the most healthiest love song outside anyone not named Jhené Aiko.
Charlie Wilson Embraces 2021 With A ‘Thankful New Year’ Playlist|cmurray|January 1, 2021|Essence.com
Women didn’t hold back, a school district leader certainly had a take on the state of the district, the mayor reversed himself, newspapers apologized and Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez displayed her characteristic candidness.
Morning Report: Redistricting Via Zoom|Voice of San Diego|December 31, 2020|Voice of San Diego
But even he was surprised by the candidness of the final version.
God vs. the Internet. And the Winner is…|Michael Schulson|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The setting, of course, is designed to allow an air of candidness, away from the Capitol Hill cameras and partisan zingers.
Obama’s Golf Diplomacy|Daniel Stone|June 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST

It feels more like a peace offering than a warning, a casual gesture signifying her candidness.
Patti Smith's Private World|Rachel Wolff|January 7, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The value of their joint production lies in this candidness.
The Political Future of India|Lajpat Rai
He struck the final note in the candidness of the establishment, a priest whose ritual contained no mysteries.
Jill the Reckless|P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
To-day there are certain recognized courtesies of speech, and kindliness has taken the place of candidness.
Book of Etiquette, Volume 2|Lillian Eichler Watson
"I am not of your opinion, my dear Charlotte," objected John, whose candidness would have suffered under the reticence.
The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2|Eugne Sue
"You're not," she remonstrated with the candidness that John found later was so engaging.
Spring Street|James H. Richardson