candeur — meaning in English

English meaning

• candor noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
• innocence noun The state of not being guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

Senses

candeur is used for these senses in English:

• candor The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
• innocence Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.

candor — full definition

1. noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
2. noun Fairness and freedom from bias in judging something.

innocence — full definition

1. noun The state of not being guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.
2. noun A lack of experience with, or exposure to, the harsher or more complicated sides of life.

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