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candor in German

candor in German is Freimut, Offenheit, Aufrichtigkeit — candor means the quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.

candor in German

Freimut
noun
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
Offenheit
noun
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
Aufrichtigkeit
noun
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
Ehrlichkeit
noun
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
Freimütigkeit
noun
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
Offenherzigkeit
noun
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
Neutralität
noun
Impartiality.
Offenheit
noun
Impartiality.
Unparteilichkeit
noun
Impartiality.

What does "candor" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
    "She spoke with such candor about her mistakes that the whole room respected her more."
  2. noun Fairness and freedom from bias in judging something.
    "The judge was praised for the candor of his rulings."

candor in a sentence

  • She spoke with such candor about her mistakes that the whole room respected her more.
  • The CEO's candor about the company's losses surprised the shareholders.
  • The judge was praised for the candor of his rulings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "candor" in German?

"candor" in German is Freimut, Offenheit, Aufrichtigkeit. candor means: The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.

How do you use "candor" in a sentence?

Example: "She spoke with such candor about her mistakes that the whole room respected her more." In German, "candor" is Freimut, Offenheit, Aufrichtigkeit.

Are there other ways to say "candor" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "candor": Freimut, Offenheit, Aufrichtigkeit, Ehrlichkeit, Freimütigkeit, Offenherzigkeit.

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