candidness

American  

[kan-did-nis] / ˈkæn dɪd nɪs /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• subcandidness noun
• supercandidness noun
• uncandidness noun

Etymology

Origin of candidness

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

Example Sentences

Harry's candidness was met with surprise, dismay, even disgust, causing some previous fans to turn against the favorite prince.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2023

But the dancers encourage candidness by sharing stories about their own bodies, or examples from other participants.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2022

She said her dad was “a little shocked” by her candidness on the subject and did not say much.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2022

Rolston posed the model, one arm hidden behind her, with her right arm slightly bent and her hand turned to an open palm — a gesture of candidness that quietly resounds against her actual concealment.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2021

I was surprised by his candidness and said so.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride