candid (Meaning)
candid (s)
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
candid (a.)
White.
Free from undue bias; disposed to think and judge according to truth and justice, or without partiality or prejudice; fair; just; impartial; as, a candid opinion.
Open; frank; ingenuous; outspoken.
Synonyms & Antonyms of candid
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Synonyms:
- sincere
- blunt
- earnest
- openhearted
- vocal
- direct
- straight
- free-spoken
- plainspoken
- unguarded
- plain
- unreserved
- straightforward
- up-front
- forthright
- open
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- rude
- naïve
- thoughtless
- unrestrained
- guileless
- ingenuous
- tactless
- uninhibited
- unmannerly
- out-front
- natural
- artless
- impertinent
- sharp
- curt
- unpretending
- impolite
- foursquare
- unpretentious
- outgoing
- unsubtle
- undesigning
- crusty
- brusque
- freehearted
- inconsiderate
- bluff
- naive
- unaffected
- abrupt
- ungracious
- gruff
- innocent
- real
- undiplomatic
- vociferous
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No weak antonyms found.
candid Sentence Examples
- She appreciated his candid opinion, even though it was difficult to hear.
- His candid admission of guilt surprised everyone in the courtroom.
- We had a candid conversation about our hopes and fears for the future.
- Her candid remarks cut through the diplomatic niceties, revealing the harsh truth.
- The CEO's candid address to the employees instilled a sense of transparency within the company.
- It's refreshing to encounter someone who is so candid about their strengths and weaknesses.
- The politician's candid response to the reporter's question caught many off guard.
- We need to have a candid discussion about the challenges facing our community.
- His candid autobiography revealed the struggles he faced on his journey to success.
- In therapy, clients often find it easier to be candid about their deepest emotions and experiences.
FAQs About the word candid
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion, informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared, openly straightfor
outspoken, frank, honest, forthcoming, sincere, blunt, earnest, openhearted, vocal, direct
uncommunicative, quiet, inhibited, unforthcoming, reserved, diplomatic, uncandid, ambiguous, uncandid, taciturn
She appreciated his candid opinion, even though it was difficult to hear.
His candid admission of guilt surprised everyone in the courtroom.
We had a candid conversation about our hopes and fears for the future.
Her candid remarks cut through the diplomatic niceties, revealing the harsh truth.
