Definition of candidum
1. candid [ a ] characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Examples:
"blunt talking and straight shooting"
"a blunt New England farmer"
"my candid opinion"
"forthright criticism"
"a forthright approach to the problem"
(The Providence Journal...)
The dialogue is sharp , witty and candid - typical `` do n't eat the daisies '' material - which has stamped the author throughout her books and plays , and it was obvious that the Theatre-by-the-Sea audience liked it .
Synonyms frank forthright point-blank candid blunt plainspoken outspoken free-spoken Related Terms direct2. candid [ a ] characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Examples:
"blunt talking and straight shooting"
"a blunt New England farmer"
"I gave them my candid opinion"
"forthright criticism"
"a forthright approach to the problem"
"tell me w
3. candid [ a ] informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
Examples:
"a candid photograph"
"a candid interview"
4. candid [ a ] openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
Examples:
"his candid eyes"
"an open and trusting nature"
5. candid [ a ] openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
Examples:
"his candid eyes"
"an open and trusting nature"
"a heart-to-heart talk"
6. candid [ a ] starkly realistic
Examples:
"I have never lacked candid critics in my own ranks"-Clement Atlee
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