candidness

[kan-did-nis]

noun

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

• subcandidness noun
• supercandidness noun
• uncandidness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of candidness¹

candid ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )