Definitions for candid
ˈkæn dɪdcan·did

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulderadjective

   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"

2. candidadjective

   informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared

   "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview"

3. candid, open, heart-to-heartadjective

   openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

   "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. candidnoun

   A spontaneous or unposed photograph.

   His portraits looked stiff and formal but his candids showed life being lived.

2. candidadjective

   Impartial and free from prejudice.

   he knew not where to look for faithful advice, efficient aid, or candid judgement. Washington Irving The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus

3. candidadjective

   Straightforward, open and sincere.

   My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish! Jules Verne A Journey To The Center Of The Earth

4. candidadjective

   Not posed or rehearsed.

   will the introduction of supplementary flash or flood intrude on a candid picture situation or ruin the mood? Popular Photography (2002)

5. Etymology: From candidus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CANDIDadjective

   Etymology: candidus, Lat.

   1. White. This sense is very rare.

   The box receives all black: but, pour’d from thence,
   The stones came candid forth, the hue of innocence. Dryd.

   2. Without malice; without deceit; fair; open; ingenuous.

   The import of the discourse will, for the most part, if there be no designed fallacy, sufficiently lead candid and intelligent readers into the true meaning of it. John Locke.

   A candid judge will read each piece of wit,
   With the same spirit that its authour writ. Alexander Pope.

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1. candid

   Candid refers to being truthful, straightforward, or frank in expression, often characterized by openness and sincerity. It can also refer to something unposed or informal, like a candid photograph, which is taken spontaneously and without preparation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Candidadjective

   white

2. Candidadjective

   free from undue bias; disposed to think and judge according to truth and justice, or without partiality or prejudice; fair; just; impartial; as, a candid opinion

3. Candidadjective

   open; frank; ingenuous; outspoken

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.6 / 7 votes

1. Candid

   kan′did, adj. frank, ingenuous: free from prejudice: fair, impartial.—adv. Can′didly.—n. Can′didness. [Fr. candide—L. candidus, white—cand-ēre, to shine.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of candid in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of candid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of candid in a Sentence

1. John Quincy Adams:

   Of the two great political parties which have divided the opinions and feelings of our country, the candid and the just will now admit that both have contributed splendid talents, spotless integrity, ardent patriotism, and disinterested sacrifices to the formation and administration of this Government, and that both have required a liberal indulgence for a portion of human infirmity and error.

2. Matt Corridoni:

   When I said that in June for that July debate, I believed it, to be candid, we didn't realize how detrimental it would be until it happened.

3. Bo Copley:

   If I can be candid, I think still supporting her hurts you, it does, because it’s not a good outlook here.

4. Joe Biden:

   She's going to have to tell the truth, or the question will be raised about whether or not she's going to be candid and honest with the American people.

5. Don Imus family:

   Don Imus continued to share Don Imus candid opinions about elected officials in both parties up until the end.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=candid
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Candid
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=candid
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candid
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=candid