CANDIDNESS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word candidness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CANDIDNESS
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| directness | nounn | |||||||
noun • trueness of course toward a goal • the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech | ||||||||
| forthrightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech | ||||||||
| frankness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech • the trait of being blunt and outspoken | ||||||||
| honesty | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being honest • southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration | ||||||||
| openness | nounn | |||||||
noun • without obstructions to passage or view • characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility (especially about one's actions or purposes); without concealment; not secretive • willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas) | ||||||||
| sincerity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an earnest and sincere feeling • the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical • a quality of naturalness and simplicity • the trait of being serious | ||||||||
| straightforwardness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being direct and straightforward • without hypocrisy | ||||||||
| truthfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being truthful | ||||||||
| candor | nounn | |||||||
noun • ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty • the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech | ||||||||
| candour | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech • ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty | ||||||||
