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candour
noun
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Divide candour into syllables:

can · dour

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Definition of candour:

candour (noun):
honesty and straightforwardness of speech or behaviour
noun. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.

Synonyms for candour:

honestycandoropennessforthrightnessfranknesssimplicityfairnesscandidnesssinceritytruthfulness

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