Synonyms for candid
ˈkæn dɪdcan·did

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1. candidadjective

   Synonyms:
   open, unreserved, sincere, frank

2. candidadjective

   Impartial and free from prejudice.

   His portraits looked stiff and formal but his candids showed life being lived.

   Synonyms:
   sincere, open, unreserved, frank

3. candidadjective

   Straightforward, open and sincere.

   My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish! — Jules Verne — A Journey To The Center Of The Earth

   Synonyms:
   open, unreserved, sincere, frank

4. candidadjective

   Not posed or rehearsed.

   will the introduction of supplementary flash or flood intrude on a candid picture situation or ruin the mood? — Popular Photography (2002)

   Synonyms:
   sincere, frank, unreserved, open

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1. candid

   A candid statement is meant to be true to the real facts and just to all parties; a fair statement is really so. Fair is applied to the conduct; candid is not; as, fair treatment, "a fair field, and no favor." One who is frank has a fearless and unconstrained truthfulness. Honest and ingenuous unite in expressing contempt for deceit. On the other hand, artless, guileless, naive, simple, and unsophisticated express the goodness which comes from want of the knowledge or thought of evil. As truth is not always agreeable or timely, candid and frank have often an objectionable sense; "to be candid with you," "to be perfectly frank," are regarded as sure preludes to something disagreeable. Open and unreserved may imply unstudied truthfulness or defiant recklessness; as, open admiration, open robbery. There may be transparent integrity or transparent fraud. Sincere applies to the feelings, as being all that one's words would imply.

   Synonyms:
   aboveboard, artless, fair, frank, guileless, honest, impartial, ingenuous, innocent, naive, open, simple, sincere, straightforward, transparent, truthful, unbiased, unprejudiced, unreserved, unsophisticated

   Antonyms:
   adroit, artful, crafty, cunning, deceitful, designing, diplomatic, foxy, insincere, intriguing, knowing, maneuvering, sharp, shrewd, sly, subtle, tricky, wily

   Preposition:
   Candid in debate; candid to or toward opponents; candid with friend or foe; to be candid about or in regard to the matter.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. candid

   Synonyms:
   fair, honest, open, sincere, frank, artless, impartial, plain, straightforward, aboveboard, transparent, unreserved, ingenious

   Antonyms:
   unfair, close, mysterious, reserve, shuffling, disingenuous, insincere, jesuitical

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1. blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulderadjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   free-spoken, stark(a), outspoken, crude(a), open, point-blank, forthright, plainspoken, blunt, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank, vocal, heart-to-heart

   Antonyms:
   indirect, artful, studied, disingenuous

2. candidadjective

   informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared

   "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview"

   Synonyms:
   free-spoken, outspoken, forthright, open, point-blank, heart-to-heart, blunt, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank

   Antonyms:
   indirect, studied, disingenuous, artful

3. candid, open, heart-to-heartadjective

   openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

   "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk"

   Synonyms:
   overt, exposed, assailable, straight-from-the-shoulder, heart-to-heart, undefendable, open(a), frank, undetermined, plainspoken, unresolved, clear, open, undecided, free-spoken, loose, outspoken, capable, point-blank, blunt, unfastened, receptive, undefended, subject, opened, forthright

   Antonyms:
   disingenuous, studied, artful, indirect

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1. candidadjective

   Synonyms:
   impartial, fair, just, unprejudiced, unbiassed, upright, honest, sincere

2. candidadjective

   Synonyms:
   open, free, ingenuous, artless, frank, plain, honorable, NAÏVE, guileless, straightforward, open-hearted, frank-hearted, above-board

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1. candidadjective

   Synonyms:
   impartial, unbiased, fair, frank, ingenuous, unreserved, straightforward

   Antonyms:
   disingenuous, deceitful, reserved, subtle

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1. List of paraphrases for "candid":

   frank, sincere, franco, honest, explicit, forthright, heartfelt

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1. Bendixen Amandi:

   We actually found them to be very candid, very frank.

2. Fumio Kishida:

   Through candid dialogue with the Chinese side, I want to get the wheel turning to create the Sino-Japanese relations that are suitable for a new age.

3. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell:

   It's time to have a candid conversation about whether the American taxpayer is getting the right return for the development of oil and gas resources on public lands.

4. Adam Schiff:

   What may be personal, though, and I think I have to be very candid about this, is I made the argument that it's going to require moral courage to stand up to this President, and this is a wrathful and vindictive president.

5. Allied Pilots Association:

   However, we firmly believe the introduction of electronic recording devices into witness interviews is more likely to hinder the investigation process than it is to improve it. Not only may the recording of interviews lead to less candid responses from those witnesses who may choose to proceed under such requirements, but the existence and potential availability of interview recordings upon conclusion of an investigation will tend to lead many otherwise willing crew members to elect not to participate in interviews at all. Either outcome would not serve to advance the goal of conducting effective investigations in order to promote aviation safety.