candidness

[ kan-did-nis ]

noun

1. the quality of being open, honest, or straightforward:

   We appreciate the promptness and candidness with which the professor has addressed and apologized for his oversight.

   The book, despite its candidness about the grim realities of the situation, offers a message of hope and promise.

Other Words From

• sub·can·did·ness noun
• su·per·can·did·ness noun
• un·can·did·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of candidness¹

candid ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

This isn’t just about his model looks — Garcia is literally a model — or his 10 million Instagram followers or his candidness that makes him extremely relatable.

From Los Angeles Times

He believes Biles’ candidness about her battle with the various elements of “the twisties” has made it safer to talk about.

From Seattle Times

Harry's candidness was met with surprise, dismay, even disgust, causing some previous fans to turn against the favorite prince.

From Salon

The New York Times named it one of the 10 best books of 2021, for its “stunning clarity, humor and candidness.”

From New York Times

But the dancers encourage candidness by sharing stories about their own bodies, or examples from other participants.

From New York Times