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   Can·did

   /ˈkandəd/

   

   adjective

   • 1. truthful and straightforward; frank: "his responses were remarkably candid" Similar frankoutspokenforthrightbluntopenhonesttruthfulsinceredirectstraightforwardplain-spokenbluffunreserveddownrightnot afraid to call a spade a spadestraight from the shoulderunvarnishedbaldheart-to-heartintimatepersonalman-to-manwoman-to-womaninformal:upfronton the levelon the up and uparchaic:roundfree-spokenOpposite secretiveguardedinsincere
   • 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 unposedinformaluncontrivedunstudiedimpromptuspontaneousextemporarynatural

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the Latin sense): from Latin candidus ‘white’. Subsequent early senses were ‘pure, innocent’, ‘unbiased’, and ‘free from malice’, hence ‘frank’ (late 17th century). Compare with candor.

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   • 1. candidness noun

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   What does candid mean?

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   What does candidly mean?

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   What does remarkably candid mean?

   • From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English can‧did /ˈkændɪd/ ●○○ adjective telling the truth, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassing SYN frank candid about She was quite candid about the difficulties the government is having. candid with He was remarkably candid with me.

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   • can′did•ness, n. 1. ingenuous, naive, plain. See frank. Synonyms: straightforward, sincere, open, frank, honest, more... from the trenches of ..., in their candid admission of... Visit the English Only Forum. Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself. Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

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   honest, especially about something that is unpleasant or embarrassing: She was very candid about her personal life in the interview. candidly. adverb. (Definition of candid from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of candid. in Chinese (Traditional) （尤指對棘手或令人痛苦之事）率直的，坦誠的，直言不諱的… See more.

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   See synonyms for candid on Thesaurus.com. adjective. frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic. free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward: a candid opinion. informal; unposed a candid photo. honest; impartial: a candid mind. Archaic. white. Archaic. clear; pure.

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   candid. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English can‧did /ˈkændɪd/ adjective telling the truth, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassing SYN frank candid about She was quite candid about the difficulties the government is having. candid with He was remarkably candid with me.

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   1. ingenuous, naive, plain. See frank. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: candid /ˈkændɪd/ adj. frank and outspoken. without partiality; unbiased. unposed or informal: a candid photograph.

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   What does the adjective candid mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective candid , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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    Open, honest, and straightforward in their expression, behavior, or communication. "He gave a candid account of his experience in the war." Detailed meaning of candid. When a person is characterized as candid, it implies that they speak or act in a way that is free from deceit, pretense, or concealment.