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Is there a single word for honesty about limitations/weaknesses?

E.g., accountability? humility?

I am updating based on the comments. My main interest is to say: we have some idea. We want to improve the reach of the idea. However, the idea has limitations. We also want to be forthright about the limitations--it's a major goal. Our objective therefore is to

Increase the reach, but also the * of the idea.

Where * = honesty about limitations

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  • What's wrong with "humility" and why doesn't it fit? Commented Jul 31, 2018 at 21:28
  • Insight? .......
    – A E
    Commented Jul 31, 2018 at 21:32
  • Straightforwardness?
    – jmrpink
    Commented Jul 31, 2018 at 21:39
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    I like candour. Commented Jul 31, 2018 at 21:39
  • So ... you want to "increase reach" and "increase honesty (about limitations)"?
    – Lawrence
    Commented Aug 1, 2018 at 6:31

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Humility is an okay choice, but it doesn't really convey willingness to admit personal flaws.

Forthcoming seems closer to what you want.

Merriam-Webster:

2 b : characterized by openness, candidness, and forthrightness

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  • Forthcoming is an adjective; I think the OP is asking for a noun. I would pick candour. Commented Jul 31, 2018 at 21:39
  • @MichaelHarvey The speaker might be candid, but I'd not sure that works with the idea. OP's template: "* of the idea".
    – Lawrence
    Commented Aug 1, 2018 at 6:28

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