candor

/ˈkan-dər -ˌdȯr/ (ame, mw)

candor — noun

1. a habit of speaking openly and truthfully, even when the topic may feel awkward

1.名詞C1
釋義

a habit of speaking openly and truthfully, even when the topic may feel awkward or embarrassing

例句

Sophia answered the reporter's question with candor after the budget mistake.

with candor — direct honesty in a public answer

When Gabriel missed the deadline, his email showed real candor about why.

candor about + reason for a mistake

同義詞
  • frankness

    often suggests a more blunt or direct tone

  • honesty

    broader and less tied to speaking openly

  • openness

    can include willingness to share, not only telling hard truths

反義詞
  • evasion

    avoiding a direct answer instead of speaking plainly

  • secrecy

    keeping important facts hidden from others

文法句型

with candor

candor about + topic

用法筆記

Often used for direct speech or clear admission of a difficult truth. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about fair judgment rather than open speaking.

常見錯誤

❌The company promised candor by posting every payment online.
✅The company promised transparency by posting every payment online.
💡'candor' is direct honesty in speech or attitude, while 'transparency' is better for open systems or procedures.

2. fairness in judging people or situations without letting prejudice or personal d

2.名詞C1
釋義

fairness in judging people or situations without letting prejudice or personal dislike affect you

例句

The judge's candor was clear when she questioned both lawyers equally.

candor in an impartial legal hearing

Our principal handled the complaint with candor instead of blaming one side.

with candor — unbiased handling of a dispute

同義詞
  • fairness

    the broad everyday word for treating people justly

  • impartiality

    stronger emphasis on not taking sides

  • objectivity

    focuses on judgment based on facts rather than feelings

反義詞
  • bias

    a preference that pushes judgment toward one side

  • prejudice

    an unfair opinion formed before considering the facts

文法句型

with candor

candor in + review/judgment

用法筆記

More formal and less common than sense 1. Often used for judges, reviews, or official decisions where personal bias should be kept out.