candor

candor — noun

1. the quality of speaking openly and saying what you truly think, even when the tr

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of speaking openly and saying what you truly think, even when the truth is uncomfortable or might upset someone

例句

When asked for honest feedback, Mei-Lin spoke with surprising candor about low team morale.

speak with candor about [sensitive topic]

The surgeon's candor about the risks helped the family prepare for any outcome.

同義詞
  • frankness

    more informal and conversational; used in everyday speech

  • directness

    focuses on the manner of speech — not avoiding the point

反義詞
  • dishonesty

    deliberately hiding or misrepresenting the truth

  • evasiveness

    avoiding the subject rather than addressing it directly

文法句型

candor + about + [topic]

speak with candor

candor in + [context]

用法筆記

Candor is an uncountable noun and is not used in plural form. It has a positive connotation — describing someone's candor is generally a compliment, unlike 'bluntness' which can suggest a lack of tact.

常見錯誤

❌He showed candor by staying silent about the problem.
✅He showed candor by admitting the problem openly.
💡Candor means speaking the truth openly, not simply refraining from lying.

2. the ability to judge people and situations fairly, without letting personal feel

2.名詞C1
釋義

the ability to judge people and situations fairly, without letting personal feelings, bias, or prejudice affect your decision

例句

The judge was respected for her candor in evaluating each case on its legal merits.

candor in evaluating [matter] fairly

A good mediator brings candor to every negotiation, setting aside personal views to stay balanced.

同義詞
  • fairness

    the most common, general term; less formal than candor in this sense

  • impartiality

    stronger emphasis on not siding with any party; used in legal contexts

反義詞
  • bias

    an unfair preference for or against someone or something

  • prejudice

    preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience

文法句型

candor + in + [process/decision]

candor of + [person/institution]

用法筆記

This sense is more formal and appears most commonly in legal, academic, or institutional contexts. Unlike sense 1, which focuses on verbal honesty, this sense is about impartiality in judgment.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher showed candor by giving the students easier grades.
✅The teacher showed candor by grading every student by the same standards.
💡Candor does not mean leniency; it means fairness and freedom from favouritism.