Candidness and Tact

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Candidness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

Usage example: candidness is something that we claim to admire—except when we are on the receiving end of a brutally honest assessment

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Tact is an antonym for candidness.

Tact noun - The ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them.

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Candidness is an antonym for tact.

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Tact and Candidness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/candidness/tact

Candidness & Tact. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/candidness/tact>.

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