candidcan‧did /ˈkændɪd/ ●○○ adjective 
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She was quite candid about the difficulties the government is having.candid with He was remarkably candid with me. It struck me as an unusually candid confession for a politician.► see thesaurus at honest—candidly adverb → candour
Word OriginWORD ORIGINcandid
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1600-1700 French candide, from Latin candidus ‘bright, white’, from candere ‘to shine’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Lena is amusingly candid when she talks about the men in her life.
- Myrdal's book is a candid biography of her famous parents.
- She led a candid discussion about race relations in the city.
- The management team has been very candid about the problems the company is now facing.
- At night the lessons are very practical; people are candid and share failures.
- Ford was brutally candid about the many shortcomings on the team.
- In candid interviews, representatives said a settlement hinges on these issues: Staffing levels.
- In the space of several months, Nizan was progressively captivated by the refreshingly candid, lively and astute personality of Rirette.
- It is best to be candid also about who one has consulted.
- Surere was returning his gaze out of candid, friendly eyes; convinced eyes.
- This was an unusual situation, an opportunity to be candid for once.
- Well, in fact, Watson, I was less than candid with our visitor.
THESAURUSnot hiding the truth or the facts► honest
telling the truth, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassing SYN frankcandid about saying what you really think and not hiding the truth or the facts: · I’m going to ask you something, and I want you to be honest with me.· an honest answer· To be honest, I didn’t think his speech was very good.
► straight informal honest and saying what you really think: · I can’t help you if you’re not straight with me.· I need a straight answer.
► open willing to talk about what you think, feel etc in an honest way, rather than trying to hide it: · People have become more open about their feelings.· She’s very easy to talk to because she’s so open.
► frank speaking honestly and directly about something, especially something that people find difficult to discuss: · In his book, he’s brutally frank about his experience with his illness.· a frank discussion about sex
► direct saying exactly what you think in an honest clear way, even when this might annoy or upset people: · Not everyone liked his direct manner.· She can be very direct.
► blunt speaking in a completely honest way, even if it upsets people, when it would be better to be more careful or polite: · Sorry if I was a bit blunt with you.· His hard tone and blunt words were hurtful.· She didn’t reply and I knew I had been too blunt.
► upfront [not before noun] informal talking and behaving in an honest way, even when it is difficult to do this, in a way that people respect: · It’s best to be upfront about your financial problems.· You have to be upfront with kids.
► outspoken expressing your opinions publicly in a very direct way, which may offend or annoy some people: · an outspoken critic of the government· He was known for his outspoken views on various controversies.
► forthright formal saying exactly what what you think, without being afraid of what other people will think: · The opposition have not come up with a clear forthright statement of their policies.· At times, Helena was a little too forthright.
► candid formal honest about the facts, or about your opinions and feelings, even if other people disapprove of them: · He’d always been completely candid about his past.· It was an unusually candid admission for a politician.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who tells the truth► honest someone who is honest says what they really think or what is really happening, and does not try to hide the truth or deceive people: · You can always rely on Stewart to be honest.honest about: · I don't think she's being completely honest about what she knows.be honest with somebody: · All we are asking is that management be honest with us, even if the situation is difficult.honest answer/reply etc: · Tell me where you were - and I want an honest answer.
► truthful someone who is truthful does not lie: · As a child she was obedient and truthful.· Not everyone believes the government is being truthful.truthful about: · He has clearly not been truthful about the nature of their relationship.be truthful with somebody: · I hope we can be truthful with each other.truthful account/story/answer etc: · It is unlikely that a truthful account of conditions in the prison will ever be seen.
► sincere showing your true feelings and what you really believe: · She said she would love to come, but I wasn't sure if she was being sincere.· My client extends his sincere apologies to anyone who may have been hurt by his actions.
► frank talking in an honest and direct way, especially about subjects that are difficult to talk about: · I'll be frank with you - I don't think you're doing a very good job.· Parents should not be afraid to have frank discussions about sex with their children.frank about: · Graham was surprisingly frank about his feelings.be frank with somebody: · The doctor was very frank with me and told me how serious my condition was.
► open honest, friendly, and happy to tell other people the truth, especially about things that other people might be embarrassed to talk about: · Diana's very easy to talk to because she's so open.· He's a nice looking young man with an open, honest smile.open about: · Greg has always been very open about his sexuality.
► direct saying exactly what you think in an honest, clear way, even though this may sometimes annoy or upset other people: · People were often scared of my father, who was very direct.· With her direct manner and good head for business she was soon promoted.
► up front honest and willing to tell the truth, even if the truth is unpleasant: · He's always up front and willing to admit his mistakes.up front about: · The company's directors have been surprisingly up front about their financial problems.be up front with somebody: · Karen is always very up front with her boyfriends.
► straight especially spoken honest and likely to tell people exactly what you think or what is happening, without trying to hide anything: · Tony Blair stated that he was 'a pretty straight kind of guy'.be straight with somebody: · I don't care what you've done, Mike - just be straight with me.straight answer: · I've asked several people what happened, but no one will give me a straight answer.
► candid especially written honest about your opinions and feelings, even if other people disapprove of them: · Lena is amusingly candid when she talks about the men in her life.candid about: · The management team has been very candid about the problems the company is now facing.candid discussion/conversation/comment etc: · She led a candid discussion about race relations in the city.
She was quite candid about the difficulties the government is having.candid with He was remarkably candid with me. It struck me as an unusually candid confession for a politician.► see thesaurus at honest—candidly adverb → candour