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Word of the Day: Candor

noun /ˈkan-dər/ can·dor

What does candor mean?

  1. noun — the quality of being open, honest, and sincere, forthrightness
  2. noun — freedom from prejudice or malice, fairness
  3. noun — brightness, brilliance
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Candor in a sentence

an interview in which the members of the rock band speak with candor about their recent squabbling

the desert sun shone down on the intrepid travelers with fiery candor

Synonyms of candor

bluntness candidness directness forthrightness frankness honesty openheartedness openness outspokenness plainness plainspokenness plumpness

Antonyms of candor

dissembling dissimulation indirection blackness dark darkness dullness duskiness

Origin of candor

borrowed from French & Latin; French candeur, borrowed from Latin candōr-, candor "brightness, radiance, whiteness, disposition to think well (of)," noun derivative in -ōr- corresponding to candēre "to shine, be white," candidus "bright, white" candid:1

First known use: 14th century

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What is the SophDict Word of the Day for November 4, 2026?

The Word of the Day for November 4, 2026 is "candor", which means the quality of being open, honest, and sincere, forthrightness.

What does "candor" mean?

Candor (noun) means the quality of being open, honest, and sincere, forthrightness. Similar words: bluntness, candidness, directness, forthrightness, frankness.

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