Candid - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkændɪd|  American pronunciation of the word candid
Brit.  |ˈkændɪd|  British pronunciation of the word candid

adjective

- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion (syn: blunt, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, point-blank)
I gave them my candid opinion
- informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
a candid photograph
a candid interview
- openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness (syn: heart-to-heart, open)
his candid eyes

Extra examples

He was quite candid about his past.

She gave us her candid opinion on the matter.

There are candid ... anecdotes of open-heart surgery.

She was quite candid about the difficulties the government is having.

He was remarkably candid with me.

It struck me as an unusually candid confession for a politician.

Let us be candid.

I gave them my candid opinion

...it's a bit tricksy to have a candid conversation with the company president without appearing to be either presumptuous or obsequious...

The spectators are always candid enough to give great allowances to a new actor.

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