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- Dictionarycan·did/ˈkandəd/
adjective
- 1. truthful and straightforward; frank: "his responses were remarkably candid" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a photograph of a person) taken informally, especially without the subject's knowledge: "it is better to let the photographer mingle among the guests and take candid shots" Similar
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Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word candid, which can mean honest, blunt, fair, or natural. See examples of candid in sentences and phrases from various sources.
Learn the definition of candid as an adjective meaning honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful. See examples, synonyms, antonyms, and translations of candid in different languages.
Candid definition: frank; outspoken; open and sincere. See examples of CANDID used in a sentence.
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious. adjective. 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.
Candid means honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and translations.
Learn the meaning of candid as an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word origin. Candid can mean honest, unbiased, unposed or white, depending on the context.
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.
