Meaning & use
candidness
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The state of being candid; frankness and honesty in expressing thoughts or opinions.
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The interview was praised for the candidness of the athlete's answers.
Her candidness sometimes came across as blunt, but colleagues respected her honesty.
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Closely related to 'candour'/'candor', though 'candidness' is used somewhat less often in formal writing.
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