Associations to the word «Candid»

Wiktionary

CANDID, adjective. Impartial and free from prejudice.
CANDID, adjective. Straightforward, open and sincere.
CANDID, adjective. Not posed or rehearsed.
CANDID, noun. A spontaneous or unposed photograph.

Dictionary definition

CANDID, adjective. 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".
CANDID, adjective. Informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared; "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview".
CANDID, adjective. Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk".

Wise words

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.
Oliver Wendell Holmes