What is "candid" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does candid mean in English? Meaning of candid definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "candid" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "candid": characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Adjective

  • Meaning: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
  • Example: blunt talking and straight shooting a blunt New England farmer I gave them my candid opinion forthright criticism a forthright approach to the problem tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank it is possible to be outspoken without being rude plainspoken and to the point a point-blank accusation
  • Synonyms: blunt candid forthright frank free-spoken outspoken plainspoken point-blank straight-from-the-shoulder
  • Similar: direct
  • Meaning of "candid": informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared

    Adjective

  • Meaning: informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
  • Example: a candid photograph a candid interview
  • Synonyms: candid
  • Similar: uncontrived unstudied
  • Meaning of "candid": openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

    Adjective

  • Meaning: openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
  • Example: his candid eyes an open and trusting nature a heart-to-heart talk
  • Synonyms: candid heart-to-heart open
  • Similar: artless ingenuous
  • Adjective: Impartial and free from prejudice. (Can we date this quote?) he knew not where to look for faithful advice, efficient aid, or candid judgement. — Washington Irving — The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (1884)Straightforward, open and sincere. (Can we date this quote?) My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish! — Jules Verne — A Journey To The Center Of The EarthNot posed or rehearsed. (Can we date this quote?) will the introduction of supplementary flash or flood intrude on a candid picture situation or ruin the mood? — Popular Photography (2002)
  • Synonyms:

    unequivocal, straightforward, impartial, truthful, sincere, outspoken, unbiased, blunt, forthright, aboveboard, bluff, equal, equitable, fair, frank, free, genuine, guileless, ingenuous, just, objective, open, plain, scrupulous, unprejudiced, up front, upright, frontal, right up front, talking turkey, telling it like it is, uncolored, unpretended,

    Antonyms:

    dishonest, biased, untruthful, tactful, artful, deceitful, lying, devious, prejudiced, tricky,

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    candid in English: candid
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