Candid Definition & Meaning

candid
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"
  2. informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared; "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview"
  3. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk"

Synonyms for candid

artless adj

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

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blunt adj

having a broad or rounded end; "thick marks made by a blunt pencil" used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

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direct adv

without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office" direct in spatial dimensions

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forthright adv

directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely

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frank adj

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting

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ingenuous adj

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

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natural adj

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature; "a very natural development"; "our natural environment

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open adj

affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed; "an open door

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outspoken adj

given to expressing yourself freely or insistently; "outspoken in their opposition to segregation

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plainspoken adj

using simple and direct language; "a plainspoken country doctor" characterized by directness in manner or speech

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"Candid" in song lyrics

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  • "a little older, wiser, candid,"
    All Natural — Godspeed
  • "Had the hidden camera now Tamera is candid"
    Anotha Level f/ Don Jagwarr — Let Me Take Ya
  • "I stay candid"
    Benzino f/ Pink — Nobody Liver

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Frequently asked questions

What does candid mean?
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" informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
What part of speech is candid?
Candid is an adjective.
How many definitions does candid have?
Candid has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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