Candidness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The politician's candidness about her past mistakes earned her the respect of many voters.
- Her candidness in the interview made her a standout candidate for the job.
- The author's candidness about her struggles with mental health helped to reduce stigma around the issue.
- The company's candidness about the data breach was seen as a positive step towards transparency.
- The coach's candidness with his players helped to build trust and improve their performance.