candid — truthful and straightforward; frank
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: truthful and straightforward; frank
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkændɪd/
Example Sentences
- To be candid, your cooking tastes like cardboard mixed with disappointment.
- The candid photo showed the CEO picking his nose during the board meeting.
- I appreciate your candid feedback on my presentation.
candid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkændɪd/]
truthful and straightforward; frank
She didn't know she was being watched — the most candid photo of the year.
"Can, did?" the coach asked before every player gave a candid opinion about the team's performance. ("Can you tell me? What did we do wrong?")
Candid with candor — the truth too real to stand it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'candidus' meaning 'white' or 'bright,' originally used to describe someone dressed in white (as Roman candidates wore white togas). The meaning evolved metaphorically to represent purity and honesty, eventually becoming associated with frankness and truthfulness.
Breakdown
cand- (from Latin candidus, white/bright) + -id (adjective suffix) = candid (frank, truthful)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“To be candid, your cooking tastes like cardboard mixed with disappointment.”
“The candid photo showed the CEO picking his nose during the board meeting.”
“I appreciate your candid feedback on my presentation.”
“The politician's candid admission of his mistakes surprised everyone.”
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