[adjective] characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "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 what you think Synonyms:blunt, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
[adjective] informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared; "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview"
[adjective] openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk" Synonyms:open, heart-to-heart
[adjective] starkly realistic; "I have never lacked candid critics in my own ranks"-Clement Atlee
