candid
word
/ˈkændəd/
/kˈændɪd/
Definition
If someone is candid, they are honest and say what they really think, even if it is sometimes uncomfortable or embarrassing.
Usage & Nuances
'Candid' is more formal than 'honest' and often describes frank speech in interviews or advice. 'Candid photo' means a photo taken naturally, without posing. It usually has a positive or neutral tone, but can imply bluntness. Don’t confuse with 'candidate'.
Spanish: franco - sinceroPortuguese (BR): franco - sinceroPortuguese (PT): franco - sinceroChinese (Simplified): 坦率的 - 直言不讳的Chinese (Traditional): 坦率的 - 直言不諱的Hindi: खरा - स्पष्टवादीArabic: صريح - واضحBengali: খোলামেলা - স্পষ্টবাদীRussian: откровенный - искреннийJapanese: 率直な - 正直なVietnamese: thẳng thắn - thật thàKorean: 솔직한 - 담백한Turkish: içten - samimi - açık sözlüUrdu: صاف گو - بے تکلفIndonesian: terus terang - jujur
Example Sentences
She gave a candid answer to the question.
basic
He is always candid about his feelings.
basic
Her candid remarks surprised everyone in the room.
basic
To be candid, I don't really like that movie.
natural
I appreciate your candid feedback—it's really helpful.
natural
That was a really candid photo of us laughing!
natural