English dictionary
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English adjective: candid | |||
| 1. | candid characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion | ||
| Samples | 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, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder | ||
| Similar | direct | ||
| Antonyms | indirect | ||
| 2. | candid informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared | ||
| Samples | A candid photograph. A candid interview. | ||
| Similar | uncontrived, unstudied | ||
| Antonyms | studied | ||
| 3. | candid openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness | ||
| Samples | His candid eyes. An open and trusting nature. A heart-to-heart talk. | ||
| Synonyms | heart-to-heart, open | ||
| Similar | artless, ingenuous | ||
| Antonyms | artful, disingenuous | ||
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