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candor

[kan-der]

noun:

the quality of being open and sincere in one's speech

Explanation

Candor is openness and honesty in speech. When someone speaks with candor, there's sincerity in every word. Even when it's not the feedback you want to hear, candor can guide growth and improvement.

Example: Her refreshing candor about earlier missteps made the negotiation process much smoother for both parties.

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