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Candor

/ˈkæn.dər/noun
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Candor is the quality of being straightforward and honest in speech or expression, often delivering truth without evasion or embellishment. In today's world, it's increasingly valued in leadership and personal interactions for building genuine connections, though it can sometimes be mistaken for rudeness if not tempered with empathy.

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The Latin root 'candidus' also gives us the word 'candidate', as ancient Roman political aspirants wore white togas to symbolize their honesty and purity, a tradition that underscores how ideas of transparency in language and politics have been intertwined for over 2,000 years.

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