candidness

Meanings

• Noun

  The quality of being honest and open, especially making facts known without concealment; frankness.

  - "The candidness of the interviewer put the interviewee at ease."
  - "The candidness of the confession surprised everyone."

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Variants

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candid , candider , candidest , candidly , candidness , candidnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'candidus', meaning 'pure, clear, white'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'candid' comes from the Latin word 'candidus', which means 'pure, clear, or white'.

2. In ancient Rome, candidates for political office were required to wear white togas to signify their purity and honesty.

3. Candid cameras were first used in the late 19th century to capture candid moments in the theater.

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1. Frankness: A related concept to candidness, referring to the quality of being straightforward and open in expression or action.

2. Transparency: Another related concept to candidness, referring to the quality of being open and honest in business dealings or government operations.

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Quotes

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1. If Bart Knaggs had been totally "candid", he would have told me that when his prospective father-in-law, who was a doctor, had heard that the cancer had moved into my lungs, he said to Bart, "Well, your friend is dead."

   - Lance Armstrong,{it}It's Not About the Bike{/it},(2000) 2001

2. There are "candid" … anecdotes of open-heart surgery.

   - Joyce Carol Oates,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},30 Sept. 1990

3. To be "candid", I have wondered whether it is fair to write about a man for whom I cannot help but feel a real distaste.

   - Jill Lepore,{it}Journal of American History{/it},June 2001

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Culture

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Candidness is a desirable trait in personal relationships and in professional settings, as it builds trust and fosters effective communication.

How to Memorize "candidness"

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   - Imagine a person being honest and open in their actions and words.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory aid by associating the word 'candidness' with the word 'frankness'.

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