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Definition of Candour
1. Noun. The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.
Generic synonyms: Honestness, Honesty
Specialized synonyms: Ingenuousness
Derivative terms: Candid, Candid, Direct, Forthright, Frank
2. Noun. Ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty.
Generic synonyms: Impartiality, Nonpartisanship
Derivative terms: Fair-minded
Antonyms: Unfairness
Definition of Candour
1. Noun. (chiefly British and Canada) (alternative spelling of candor) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Candour
1. candor [n -S] - See also: candor
Lexicographical Neighbors of Candour
Literary usage of Candour
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry, from the Best Writers by Lindley Murray (1828)
"That candour which is a Christian virtue, consists, not in fairness of speech
... of candour. 3. In that various 'intercourse, which we are obliged to carry ..."
2. The English Reader: Or Pieces in Prose and Poetry, from the Best Writers by Lindley Murray (1827)
"Description of candour. TRUE candour is altogether different from that guarded,
... That candour which is a Christian virtue, consists, not in fairness of ..."
3. The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides (1855)
"The candour of such leisurely debate, for mutual information, is not to be
disapproved ; and yet there seems to be great inconsistency between such candour ..."
4. Journal of Researches Into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries by Charles Darwin (1846)
"We presented the black priest with a few shillings, and the Spaniard, patting
him on the head, said, with much candour, he thought his colour made no great ..."
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