NSW Opportunity Class

Learn “Candour”

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Candour

noun/KAN-dur/

Meaning

The quality of being honest and open, saying what you truly think.

In context

The coach spoke with candour about the mistakes the team had made.

Remember it

Candour shares a root with 'candid' — a candid photo is honest and unposed, like the truth.

Use it well

Use 'candour' for open, honest speech; note the Australian spelling with 'our'.