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Aufrichtigkeit — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • candor noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
  • genuineness noun The quality of being genuine; authenticity.
  • sincerity noun The quality of being genuine and honest in what one says or feels.
  • uprightness noun The state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
  • veracity noun The quality of being truthful or accurate.

Senses

Aufrichtigkeit is used for these senses in English:

  • candor The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
  • genuineness The quality of being genuine; authenticity.
  • sincerity The quality or state of being sincere.
  • uprightness (uncountable) The state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
  • veracity (uncountable, of a person) The quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.

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.

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