Candid
Truthful and straightforward; frank, open, and not rehearsed.
adjectiveCandid
Truthful and straightforward; frank, open, and not rehearsed.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a journalist interviewing a famous actor who answers in a candid, unguarded voice, revealing honest thoughts they rarely share publicly.
Sounds Like
CAN-did (phonetic: /ˈkæn.dɪd/).
Looks Like
resembles the related noun candor; visually similar in spelling and root.
Remember This
Candid shares a root with candor and stems from Latin candidus meaning white or bright, metaphorically 'shining' truth.
Other Forms
Connect With
frank, honest, forthright, open, sincerity, candor, transparency
Note
Avoid confusing candid with candied (sugared) or with canny (shrewd); candid describes openness, not manipulation.
Study Deeper
- Her candid remarks about the company's failures impressed the board.
- During the interview, he gave a candid assessment of the challenges ahead.
From Latin candidus meaning white, pure; later extended to mean open and frank as if shedding light on the truth. Related to candor and candle by the same root about brightness.
CANDID: Clear And Not Deceptive In Dialogue.
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nounThe quality of being frank, open, and sincere; straightforwardness in speaking or acting.
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adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.