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. Kevin Stefanski:

   We understand the concerns and questions that exist but are confident in the extensive work Andrew Berry and Andrew Berry staff have done to feel confident about Andrew Berry joining our organization, it was important for us to meet with Deshaun in person as part of our team’s evaluation process. We had a candid conversation regarding his approach to coming into our organization and community. I ’m looking forward to the opportunity to coach Deshaun. He is ready to put in the hard work needed to help our team improve and make a positive impact in our community.

2. Andrew Aydin:

   There are young people out there now who have incredible ideas and yet the older folks don't always understand it, the lessons of Run give us a candid reminder of how important it is that we all work together even if our philosophies are different.

3. Antony Blinken:

   On China, as you know, President Biden, President Xi had a very open, candid conversation during the last G20 meeting in Bali, and they spoke about our intentions, president Biden shared our intentions and our priorities, and we got some sense of that from President Xi as well.

4. Mark Davis:

   I went and met with one of my buddies who owns a series of nutrition supplement stores, and he was just like 'I don't know. I don't have words, you know, he says, I have a four-month-old daughter. What am I bringing her up into?' you know, and there's a numbness, stunned shock. And to be very candid with you, these people did not see it coming. I didn't see it coming.

5. David Bissonette:

   But of all plagues, good Heaven, thy wrath can send, Save me, oh, save me, from the candid friend.

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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