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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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Inspired by seaside U.K. town of Brighton, the collection pays homage to photographer Martin Parr’s candid stills of life by the beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Auf der Maur does the impossible job of both offering incredibly candid testimony while also being a fierce defender.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

After a decade of dilemmas, debates and candid conversations, the hosts of The Receipts Podcast are stepping down.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

She has promised to be "candid" with the US president.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

As I was founder of MK and its first commander-in-chief, Jimmy and the others were more candid with me than they were with the others.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.