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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.

   Derivatives

   • 1. candidness noun

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   CANDID meaning: 1. honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful: 2. honest and…. Learn more.

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   Definition of candid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   direct. straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action. adjective. informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared. “a candid photograph”. “a candid interview”. synonyms: uncontrived, unstudied. not by design or artifice; unforced and impromptu.

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   4 days ago · 4 meanings: 1. frank and outspoken 2. without partiality; unbiased 3. unposed or informal 4. obsolete a. white b. clear or pure.... Click for more definitions.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCANDID | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CANDID definition: honest, especially about something that is unpleasant or embarrassing: . Learn more.

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   Candid definition: frank; outspoken; open and sincere. See examples of CANDID used in a sentence.

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   1 truthful and straightforward; frank: his responses were remarkably candid a candid discussion. More example sentences Synonyms. 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. More example sentences Synonyms.