Definitions for: Candor


[n] the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
[n] ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty



Webster (1913) Definition: Can"dor, n. [Written also candour.] [L. candor, fr.
cand["e]re; cf. F. candeur. See candid.]
1. Whiteness; brightness; (as applied to moral conditions)
usullied purity; innocence. [Obs.]

Nor yor unquestioned integrity Shall e'er be sullied
with one taint or spot That may take from your
innocence and candor. --Massinger.

2. A disposition to treat subjects with fairness; freedom
from prejudice or disguise; frankness; sincerity.

Attribute superior sagacity and candor to those who
held that side of the question. --Whewell.

Synonyms: candidness, candour, candour, fair-mindedness, fairness, forthrightness, frankness

Antonyms: inequity, unfairness

See Also: honestness, honesty, impartiality, ingenuousness, nonpartisanship

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