candid meaning and definition

CANDID adjective

Definition of candid (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: blunt, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
2. informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
   • "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview"
3. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
   • "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk"
   • synonyms: heart-to-heart, open