Candor

He does not, in short, write with the candor of a man who is completely confident of his thesis.

I'm going to speak to you with utmost candor so I want you to take everything I'm about to say at face value.

I appreciate your candor.

Thank you for your candor.

You don't always have to say what's on your mind; sometimes tact trumps candor.

He was surprised by her candor.

Tom was surprised by Mary's candor.

I value your candor.

I was surprised by Tom's candor.

I still remember staring with fear at his face marked with candor and toughness.