Definitions

candid

[kan-did] / ˈkæn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

honest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunt forthright impartial outspoken sincere straightforward truthful unbiased unequivocal

WEAK

aboveboard bluff equal equitable fair frank free frontal genuine guileless ingenuous just objective open plain right up front scrupulous talking turkey telling it like it is uncolored unprejudiced unpretended up front upright

Antonyms

STRONGEST

biased devious dishonest prejudiced tactful untruthful

WEAK

artful deceitful lying tricky

Example Sentences

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Besides, Madonna’s always been most candid behind the microphone.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

Individual investors may be unmoved by the SEC’s proposal because — let’s be candid — how many of them read quarterly earnings reports, anyway?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Hilton opened up about the unique space in a candid 2025 interview with The Times, when she was asked all about her spending habits, her favorite fashion items, and her biggest regrets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

As more candidates use AI in job applications, some companies are quietly contacting past managers and co-workers to get a more candid assessment, writes Callum Borchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

And pictures: candid snapshots of me in a parking lot, me leaving my house, me at the mall.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli

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