candor vs directness

candor and directness both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
candor	Yes	No	No	No
directness	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, candor and directness are synonyms defined as:

candor and directness: the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

Other synonyms of candor include candidness, candour, forthrightness, frankness.

candor (noun)	directness (noun)
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech	trueness of course toward a goal
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty	the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech