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

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

He needed rigor — candidness and data and photos of healing wounds.

From New York Times • May 10, 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

Asked if the team was in talks with Brown, Carroll said only “I’m not talking to you about that,’’ which was in contrast to his candidness about the team negotiating with Adams.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 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