Definition of candid

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candid - 4 definitions

- noun
1. candid, candids -- an unposed photograph
synonyms: candids, candider, uncandid, candidest
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
- adjective
2. blunt -- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "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"
synonyms: blunt, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. candid -- informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared; "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. candid -- openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk"
synonyms: open, heart-to-heart
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
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