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Meanings of candid in English

Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.

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Straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness.

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A spontaneous or unposed photograph.

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Usage of candid in English
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Tomczyk was candid, however, about the difficulties of making such arrangements work.
Reuters
2
Given the praise he had just received, Pitar ventured a candid response.
Edge of Infinity
3
Yet she's refreshingly candid about the advantage her family name has offered.
News.com.au
4
I wasn't entirely candid with him, however, as I suspect he knew.
Rite of Passage
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They're not bummed by any means; they're just candid in their answers.
Radio NZ
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The innocent sensuality in the candid avowal of his tastes inspired confidence.
Celt and Saxon — Volume 2
7
Sophie is aware of the chatter and perfectly candid in her response.
News.com.au
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He would say it's good to see you, but-canwe be candid?
Internecine
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The final measures are betting odds and last-minute speeches by candid- ates.
The new yorker
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Apparently Alia really did want to have a candid, if uncomfortable, discussion.
The Winds of Dune
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The event also delivered a candid moment from the soon-to-be-wed royal couple.
News.com.au
12
Denial is deadly. This candid expression isn't without merit or logical support.
Ebony
13
The Friday Interview:Brody Sweeney is probably too candid to be a politician.
The Irish Times
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Dr Heather Noble, the hospital's medical director, is candid about the challenges.
The Guardian
15
Spinoza abounds in the same sense, and is as usual perfectly candid-
Darwiniana : Essays — Volume 02
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I want a candid opinion; but on no account say anything disparaging.
Molly Bawn
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