CANDID
Dictionary entry overview: What does candid mean?
• CANDID (adjective)
The adjective CANDID has 3 senses:
1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
2. informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
3. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
Familiarity information: CANDID used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• CANDID (adjective)
Meaning:
Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms:
candid; forthright; frank; free-spoken; straight-from-the-shoulder; point-blank; plainspoken; outspoken; blunt
Context examples:
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
Similar:
direct (extended senses; direct in means or manner or behavior or language or action)
Meaning:
Informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
Context examples:
a candid photograph / a candid interview
Similar:
uncontrived; unstudied (not by design or artifice; unforced and impromptu)
Meaning:
Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
Synonyms:
heart-to-heart; candid; open
Context examples:
his candid eyes / an open and trusting nature / a heart-to-heart talk
Similar:
artless; ingenuous (characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious)
