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candor
[ kan-der ]
/ ËkĂŠn dÉr /
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noun
the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression; candidness: The candor of the speech impressed the audience.
freedom from bias; fairness; impartiality: to consider an issue with candor.
Obsolete. kindliness.
Obsolete. purity.
OTHER WORDS FOR candor
QUIZ
THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?
Do you know the difference between everyday US and UK terminology? Test yourself with this quiz on words that differ across the Atlantic.
Question 1 of 7
In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known asâŠ
Also especially British, can·dour .
Words nearby candor
candlewood, C & M, can-do, Candolle, Candomblé, candor, candour, can do with, C and W, candy, candy apple
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