- a variation of candor.
candour
Britishnoun
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the quality of being open and honest; frankness
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fairness; impartiality
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obsolete purity or brightness
Etymology
Origin of candour
C17: from Latin candor, from candēre to be white, shine
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"Failings of candour undermine the entire basis of oversight and accountability."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Ian, from the north-east of England, spoke with heartbreaking candour about finding himself in a state of complete social isolation after the death of his mother.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Anna Morris KC, representing the Daulby family, said there had been a "demonstrable lack of candour" by the security services in "other proceedings".
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The report is about 700 pages long and is expected to make dozens of recommendations covering safeguarding, duty of candour, and how Northern Ireland's cares for vulnerable adults.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Newton replied, thanking Oldenburg ‘for your candour in acquainting me with Mr Hook’s insinuations’ and asking for an opportunity to set the record straight.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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