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CANDID definition: 1. honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful: 2. honest and…. Learn more.
It may refer to the indication or suggestion of sincere honesty (“her candid eyes”), or to something being marked by honest expression (“a candid talk”). However, it also carries the meaning of bluntness (or “disposed to criticize severely”), as well as “free from bias, prejudice, or malice.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. “I gave them my candid opinion” synonyms: blunt, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder. direct. straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action. adjective.
Candid definition: frank; outspoken; open and sincere. See examples of CANDID used in a sentence.
honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful: The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis. To be candid with you, I think you're making a dreadful mistake. Synonym. forthright. See also. candour UK. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. telling the truth and able to be trusted.
When you are candid about something or with someone, you speak honestly. She is candid about the problems she is having at work. American English : candid / ˈkændɪd /
adjective. /ˈkændɪd/ saying what you think openly and honestly; not hiding your thoughts. a candid statement/interview. I felt she was being less than candid with me. To be candid, I can’t stand her. The ex-minister gave a candid interview about his reasons for resigning. see also candour. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
