suoruus — meaning in English

English meaning

• candor noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
• rectitude noun Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.

Senses

suoruus is used for these senses in English:

• candor The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
• rectitude Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent. [from 15th c.]

candor — full definition

1. noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
2. noun Fairness and freedom from bias in judging something.

rectitude — full definition

1. noun Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.
2. noun The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement.
3. noun Conformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.

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