candid (adj.)

  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

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: open , heart-to-heart ]

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