Meaning & Definition of Candid in English
English⟶
Candid
/kændəd/
adjective
1. Characterized by directness in manner or speech
- Without subtlety or evasion
- "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"
synonym:
- blunt,
- candid,
- forthright,
- frank,
- free-spoken,
- outspoken,
- plainspoken,
- point-blank,
- straight-from-the-shoulder
2. Informal or natural
- Especially caught off guard or unprepared
- "A candid photograph"
- "A candid interview"
synonym:
- candid
3. Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
- "His candid eyes"
- "An open and trusting nature"
- "A heart-to-heart talk"
synonym:
- candid,
- open,
- heart-to-heart
Examples of using
I like that young man in that he is honest and candid.