candid

adjective
UK: /ˈkændɪd/
US: /ˈkændɪd/

  1. Truthful and straightforward; expressing opinions and feelings in an honest and sincere way.

    1. She was candid about her mistakes during her presentation.
    2. The politician gave a candid assessment of the country's economic challenges during the interview.

  2. A candid photograph is one that is taken without the subject knowing or posing.

    1. The photographer captured several candid shots of the children playing in the park.
    2. I prefer candid photos because they capture people's natural expressions and emotions.

Synonyms

sincere blunt open outspoken truthful forthright honest unposed straightforward natural frank

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "candid" in English means: Truthful and straightforward; expressing opinions and feelings in an honest and sincere way., A candid photograph is one that is taken without the subject knowing or posing..

The phonetic transcription of "candid" is /ˈkændɪd/ in British English and /ˈkændɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "candid": sincere, blunt, open, outspoken, truthful, forthright, honest, unposed, straightforward, natural, frank.

Example usage of "candid": "She was candid about her mistakes during her presentation.". More examples on the page.