📸candid

adjective
/ˈkændɪd/

Meaning

Truthful and straightforward; frank
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression

Example Sentences

She gave a candid account of the challenges she faced.

I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.

Example Expressions

candid camera

Synonyms

frank, honest, open, straightforward, sincere
Entry 1
frank, honest, open, straightforward, sincere
Entry 2
honest, frank, straightforward, sincere

Antonyms

deceptive, guarded, dishonest, evasive, insincere
Entry 1
deceptive, guarded, dishonest
Entry 2
dishonest, deceptive, evasive, insincere

Collocations

candid account, candid interview, candid photograph, candid opinion, candid conversation, candid assessment
Entry 1
candid account, candid interview, candid photograph, candid opinion
Entry 2
candid conversation, candid opinion, candid assessment

More Example Sentences

He was chosen as the best candidate.

She is considered a strong candidate.

They voted for the candidate they trusted.

He voted against the candidate he didn’t trust.

I think a candidate who learns from their mistakes is always a valuable asset.

I believe my experience and passion make me a strong candidate for this scholarship.

After this interview, do you have any concerns about my candidacy that I could address right now?

Related Vocabularies

capable of working successfully or able to survive
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
aged; advanced in years; old
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.

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