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honesty sincerity truthfulness openness frankness straightforwardness transparency directness bluntness forthrightness genuineness authenticity integrity fairness impartiality straightforwardness candidness explicitness clarity simplicity plainness realism veracity factualness accuracy trustworthiness reliability dependability faithfulness loyalty devotion dedication openness receptivity approachability

According to Merriam-Webster, candor refers to the quality of being honest and straightforward in speech or expression

The Oxford English Dictionary defines candor as the state or quality of being open and truthful in expression, without reserve or dissimulation
Cambridge Dictionary describes candor as the quality of being honest and direct in what you say, without trying to deceive or mislead others

The company's candor about the product's limitations helped build trust with customers
The politician's lack of candor about her past mistakes damaged her reputation
The teacher appreciated the student's candor in admitting to making a mistake on the exam
The journalist praised the whistleblower's candor in revealing the truth about the scandal

dishonesty deceit insincerity duplicity hypocrisy dishonestness untruthfulness falsity mendacity deception evasion ambiguity obscurity vagueness indirectness reserve secrecy concealment dissimulation pretension pretentiousness artificiality disingenuousness cunning craftiness