candid

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Synonyms & Antonyms of candid

1free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
 my grandmother was a candid woman who never hesitated to say
exactly what was on her mind
Synonyms for candid
 direct, 
 forthcoming, 
 forthright, 
 foursquare, 
 frank, 
 free-spoken, 
 freehearted, 
 honest, 
 open, 
 openhearted, 
 out-front, 
 outspoken, 
 plain, 
 plainspoken, 
 straight, 
 straightforward, 
 unguarded, 
 unreserved, 
 up-front
Words Related to candid
 artless, 
 earnest, 
 guileless, 
 ingenuous, 
 innocent, 
 naive 
 (or naïve), 
 natural, 
 real, 
 sincere, 
 unaffected, 
 undesigning, 
 unpretending, 
 unpretentious
 outgoing, 
 uninhibited, 
 unrestrained
 vocal, 
 vociferous
 abrupt, 
 bluff, 
 blunt, 
 brusque 
 (also brusk), 
 crusty, 
 curt, 
 gruff, 
 sharp
 impertinent, 
 impolite, 
 inconsiderate, 
 rude, 
 tactless, 
 thoughtless, 
 uncivil, 
 undiplomatic, 
 ungracious, 
 unmannerly, 
 unsubtle
 Near Antonyms for candid
 inhibited, 
 reserved, 
 restrained
 close-mouthed, 
 laconic, 
 quiet, 
 reticent, 
 taciturn, 
 tight-lipped, 
 uncommunicative
 ambiguous, 
 circuitous, 
 equivocal, 
 evasive
 diplomatic, 
 politic, 
 tactful
 civil, 
 considerate, 
 courteous, 
 polite
Antonyms for candid
 dissembling, 
 uncandid, 
 unforthcoming
2marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
 a candid listing of the advantages and disadvantages of each medical
insurance plan
Synonyms for candid
 disinterested, 
 dispassionate, 
 equal, 
 equitable, 
 evenhanded, 
 fair, 
 impartial, 
 indifferent, 
 just, 
 nonpartisan, 
 objective, 
 square, 
 unbiased, 
 unprejudiced
Words Related to candid
 frank, 
 forthright, 
 open, 
 straight, 
 straightforward
 balanced, 
 rational, 
 reasonable
Near Antonyms for candid
 deceitful, 
 deceptive, 
 dishonest
 arbitrary, 
 unconscionable, 
 unreasonable
 jaundiced, 
 unfriendly, 
 unsympathetic
 colored, 
 distorted, 
 warped
Antonyms for candid
 biased, 
 ex parte, 
 inequitable, 
 nonobjective, 
 one-sided, 
 partial, 
 parti pris, 
 partisan, 
 prejudiced, 
 unjust
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Frequently Asked Questions About candid

How is the word candid distinct from other similar adjectives?
Some common synonyms of candid are frank, open, and plain. While all these
words mean "showing willingness to tell what one feels or
thinks," candid suggests expression marked by sincerity and honesty
especially in offering unwelcome criticism or opinion.
a candid appraisal
When would frank be a good substitute for candid?
The synonyms frank and candid are sometimes interchangeable,
but frank stresses lack of shyness or secretiveness or of evasiveness from
considerations of tact or expedience.
frank discussions
How is open related to other words for candid?
Open implies frankness but suggests more indiscretion than frank and less
earnestness than candid.
open in saying what they think
When might plain be a better fit than candid?
The words plain and candid can be used in similar contexts,
but plain suggests outspokenness and freedom from affectation or subtlety
in expression.
plain talk
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The first known use of candid was in 1606
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Cite this Entry
“Candid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster,
https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candid. Accessed 12 Mar.
2021.
Style: MLA