Candid in English dictionary

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    Meanings and definitions of "Candid"

    • Impartial and free from prejudice.
    • (Can we date this quote?) he knew not where to look for faithful advice, efficient aid, or candid judgement. — Washington Irving — The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
    • Straightforward, open and sincere.
    • (Can we date this quote?) My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish! — Jules Verne — A Journey To The Center Of The Earth
    • Not posed or rehearsed.
    • (Can we date this quote?) will the introduction of supplementary flash or flood intrude on a candid picture situation or ruin the mood? — Popular Photography (2002)
    • A spontaneous or unposed photograph.
    • adjective
      Impartial and free from prejudice.
    • adjective
      Straightforward, open and sincere.
    • adjective
      Not posed or rehearsed.
    • noun
      A spontaneous or unposed photograph.
    • impartial and free from prejudice
    • straightforward, open and sincere
    • not posed or rehearsed
    • with an open and calm mind
    • Informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared.
    • Straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness.
    • light (color, colour, taste)
    • Free from prejudice; impartial.
    • Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.
    • adjective
      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"
    • adjective
      informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared; "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview"
    • adjective
      openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk"

    Synonyms of "Candid" in English dictionary

    frank, blunt, unstudied are the top synonyms of "Candid" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Candid

    • candid ( comparative more candid, superlative most candid)
    • candid ( plural  candids)
    • candid (comparative candider, superlative candidest)
    • candid (plural candids)
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