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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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The Declaration of Independence set out to meet “a candid world,” but America’s fight for true liberty was only beginning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

We collected candid, untelevised moments from the Academy Awards, where our reporters witnessed more of the endgame of a long season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

I didn’t know if we were still being as candid today.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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