Candor: (kaen dEr)

   Definition 1. the quality of openness, honesty, and straightforwardness in expression.

   Example   Her candor made me trust her, unfortunately.

   Synonyms   openness {open (adj 5)} , straightforwardness {straightforward (adj 1)} , sincerity , frankness {frank1 (adj 1)} , openheartedness {openhearted (1)}

   Crossref. Syn.   honesty

   Similar Words   plain dealing , directness {direct (adj)} , explicitness {explicit (adj)} , bluntness {blunt (adj)} , truthfulness {truthful} , forthrightness {forthright (adj)} , honesty    Definition 2. lack of bias; fair-mindedness.    Synonyms   candidness {candid (adj 3)} , impartiality {impartial} , fairness {fair1 (adj 1)} , fair-mindedness {fair-minded}    Similar Words   equitableness {equitable} , square shooting {square shooter} , evenhandedness {evenhanded} , justness ,