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Candour Definition & Meaning

candour
noun
  1. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
  2. ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

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Frequently asked questions

What does candour mean?
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
What part of speech is candour?
Candour is a noun.
How many definitions does candour have?
Candour has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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