candid

Words with a similar base: candid

'candid'

[blunt.s.03] as in: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Examples:
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

'candid'

[candid.s.02] as in: informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared

Examples:
a candid photograph
a candid interview

'candid'

[candid.s.03] as in: openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

Examples:
his candid eyes
an open and trusting nature
a heart-to-heart talk

Origins

					candid (English)
└── candidus (Latin)

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