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radical candor

noun

B1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Feedback that pairs genuine personal care with a willingness to challenge someone directly.

She gave me radical candor: told me the deck was weak, then spent an hour helping me fix it.

Topic: Leadership & management in Business English

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