candor Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
fair-mindedness; candour; fairness.
noun the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
candidness; forthrightness; candour; directness; frankness.

L. candor, fr. candëre; cf. F. candeur. See candid.

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.
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.