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Candid

  1. adjective

    characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

    “blunt talking and straight shooting”

    Similar: blunt, forthright, frank, outspoken, plainspoken

  2. adjective

    openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

    “his candid eyes”

    Similar: open

  3. adjective

    informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared

    “a candid photograph”

Word family

candidness · candidly