Definition of CANDOR

candor

Meanings

Plural: candors

Noun

  • ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
  • the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
  • The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression.
  • Impartiality.
  • Whiteness; brilliance; purity.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin candor (“brightness, whiteness”), from candeō (“I shine”).

Scrabble Score: 9

candor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
candor is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
candor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

candor is a valid Words With Friends word