Noun: candor kan-du(r)
- [US] Ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty; impartiality and objectivity
"Her candor made her an excellent mediator in disputes";
- fairness, fair-mindedness, candour [Brit, Cdn]
- [US] The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
"Her candor during the interview impressed the panel";
- candour [Brit, Cdn], candidness, frankness, directness, forthrightness
- The quality of being open, frank, or willing to communicate
"Her candor during the interview impressed the committee";
- forthcomingness, openness
Derived forms: candors
Type of: equity, honestness, honesty, impartiality, nonpartisanship
Encyclopedia: Candor, New York