"The finest White House staff serve their presidents with CANDOUR and loyalty, over eighteen hours a day for six or seven days a week, clarifying policy and political options for the president in briefing papers where they distil conflicting opinions from numerous agencies across governments within and without Washington."
(Bowles in www.historylearningsite.co.uk)
Did you know?
Did you know?
"Candour" is a very positive word. It is the treating of subjects with fairness, freedom from prejudice or disguise.
Synonyms: frankness, sincerity, openness
Notes:
(1) You may also see the spelling "candor" in the US.
(2) "Candour" is a noun, if you want to make an adjective, use the related word "candid" as in: "We had a very candid exchange of views."