Antonyms for candor

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kan-der

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæn dər

Definition of candor

Origin : "openness of mind, impartiality, frankness," c.1600, from Latin candor "purity, openness," originally "whiteness," from candere "to shine, to be white" (see candle). Borrowed earlier in English (c.1500) with the Latin literal sense "extreme whiteness."

noun complete honesty

Example sentences :

How much we should gain, were candor as universal as concealment!
Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor

She did not resent my candor; she paid absolutely no attention to it.
Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Candor forced him to admit that he should not like it at all.
Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Here we are, sitting by the fire in all frankness and candor.
Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever

Where there is candor there are at least no disappointments.
Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever

She knew her subject, too, and treated it with candor, while with delicacy.
Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever

"This is the very temple of candor, Mr. Dempsey," said the Knight, smiling.
Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

I can afford to rival your own candor, and confess I know a great deal about you.
Extract from : « The Bramleighs Of Bishop's Folly » by Charles James Lever

They all were manifestly astonished at the candor of her replies.
Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland

"I do not know," answered the young Virginian girl, with strange coolness and candor.
Extract from : « Shoulder-Straps » by Henry Morford

Synonyms for candor

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