Candidness

/ˈkændɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being honest, frank, and open about one's thoughts and feelings.

Etymology

From candid (Latin candidus, 'white/pure') plus the noun-forming suffix -ness. This abstract noun form emerged in English by the 17th century to describe the characteristic of honesty.

Kelly Says

Politicians and celebrities often promise 'candor' and 'candidness,' but research shows that truly honest people are actually less liked in first meetings—brutal honesty can feel rude even when it's truthful!

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