candidness

The word “candidness” has 3 syllables: can-did-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈkændɪdnɪs/

What is synonym and antonym for candidness?

In the thesaurus, “candidness” has 52 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for candidness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for candidness

artlessness
bluntness
candor
communicativeness
credulousness
directness
earnestness
forthrightness
frankness
freedom
freshness
genuineness
greenness
guilelessness
gullibility
honesty
ignorance
inexperience
ingenuousness
innocuousness
innoxiousness
inoffensiveness
lack
licence
license
naivete
nescience
openheartedness
openness
outspokenness
plainness
plainspokenness
plumpness
purity
rawness
simplicity
sincerity
sobriety
straightforwardness
unaffectedness
unawareness
unfamiliarity
unguardedness
uninhibitedness
unknowingness
unreserve
unreservedness
unrestrainedness
unrestraint
unsophistication
unworldliness
virtue

Antonyms for candidness

badness
blame
circuitousness
corruption
diplomacy
dissembling
dissimulation
evasiveness
evil
experience
guilt
impurity
indirection
inhibition
knowledge
reserve
restraint
reticence
secretiveness
shyness
sin
tact
treacherousness
wildness

Example Sentences

His candidness about the situation helped everyone understand the problem clearly.
I appreciate her candidness in expressing her concerns during the meeting.
The politician's candidness made him stand out among his peers, as he never avoided tough questions.
Candidness can sometimes be seen as bluntness, but it's often necessary for honest communication.
Despite the sensitivity of the issue, she handled it with great candidness and tact.

On this page you'll find 76 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to candidness, such as: artlessness, badness, blame, bluntness, candor, circuitousness, communicativeness.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.