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candid - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'candid' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Candid [ a.]
- White.
- Free from undue bias; disposed to think and judge according to truth and justice, or without partiality or prejudice; fair; just; impartial; as, a candid opinion.
- Open; frank; ingenuous; outspoken.

Meaning of 'candid' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . candid [ s]
Meaning (1):
- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Example in sentence:
  • a blunt New England farmer;
  • a forthright approach to the problem;
  • a point-blank accusation;
  • blunt talking and straight shooting;
  • forthright criticism;
  • I gave them my candid opinion;
  • it is possible to be outspoken without being rude;
  • plainspoken and to the point;
  • tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
Meaning (2):
- informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
Example in sentence:
  • a candid interview;
  • a candid photograph
Meaning (3):
- openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
Example in sentence:
  • a heart-to-heart talk;
  • an open and trusting nature;
  • his candid eyes