What does candid mean?
Definitions for candid
ˈkæn dɪdcan·did
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Princeton's WordNet
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"
candidadjective
informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
"a candid photograph"; "a candid interview"
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"
Wiktionary
candidnoun
A spontaneous or unposed photograph.
His portraits looked stiff and formal but his candids showed life being lived.
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
candidadjective
Straightforward, open and sincere.
My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish! Jules Verne A Journey To The Center Of The Earth
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)
Etymology: From candidus.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
CANDIDadjective
Etymology: candidus, Lat.
The box receives all black: but, pour’d from thence,
The stones came candid forth, the hue of innocence. Dryd.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.
ChatGPT
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 Dictionary
Candidadjective
white
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
Candidadjective
open; frank; ingenuous; outspoken
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of candid in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of candid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of candid in a Sentence
I've been candid that it is difficult and has been difficult with respect to Syria.
We concluded that the USCIS Field Office Director at the San Bernardino office improperly delayed … agents from conducting a lawful and routine law enforcement action, we have also concluded that the Field Office Director was not candid with OIG investigators during her interview.
Chairman Gallagher and I have tried to work on different issues and he’s been very forthcoming and candid about how we want to structure the committee and move forward, i’m really looking forward to working with him and the entire committee. I think that both the Speaker and Leader tried to select folks who are serious and are willing to work hard on the issues confronting us.
I aim to hold a candid exchange of views on the matter of laborers from the Korean peninsula, which is the core problem, and other bilateral issues.
If I can be candid, I think still supporting her hurts you, it does, because it’s not a good outlook here.
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- искрен, непредубеден, откровен, безпристрастен, честенBulgarian
- ειλικρινήςGreek
- franco, sinceroSpanish
- منصفانه, رکPersian
- puolueetonFinnish
- candide, spontané, sincèreFrench
- אוביקטיבי, כנהHebrew
- खराHindi
- véletlenszerű, spontánHungarian
- kandidaIdo
- candidoItalian
- aequusLatin
- neutraal, eerlijk, objectief, spontaanDutch
- fordomsfri, upartisk, oppriktigNorwegian
- szczeryPolish
- sinceroPortuguese
- естественный, непредвзятый, откровенный, фотография, открытый, естественная, честный, беспристрастный, искреннийRussian
- uppriktigSwedish
- దాపరికంTelugu
- ตรงไปตรงมาThai
- thật thàVietnamese
- 坦率Chinese
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