candid
candid /ˈkændɪd/
adjective
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Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
(
free-spoken
, outspoken
, plainspoken
, blunt
, candid
, forthright
, frank
, point-blank
, straight-from-the-shoulder
)
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Blunt talking and straight shooting
blunt talking and straight shooting
A blunt New England farmer
a blunt New England farmer
I gave them my candid opinion
I gave them my candid opinion
Forthright criticism
forthright criticism
A forthright approach to the problem
a forthright approach to the problem
Tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
It is possible to be outspoken without being rude
it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
Plainspoken and to the point
plainspoken and to the point
A point-blank accusation
a point-blank accusation
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Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
(
candid
, heart-to-heart
, open
)
openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
His candid eyes
his candid eyes
An open and trusting nature
an open and trusting nature
A heart-to-heart talk
a heart-to-heart talk
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Informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
(
candid
)
informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
A candid photograph
a candid photograph
A candid interview
a candid interview