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. )