candid

Letters that make candid

a, d, n, c, i are letters that make 'candid'

Words within candid

id, AN, can, CA, ID, ND, Ca, Nd are words within 'candid'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of candid

candida, candids are words created by adding a letter to 'candid'


3 possible definitions for 'candid'

Candid as "informal or natural, especially caught off guard or unprepared"

Under this definition, candid is an adjective and has the following properties:

Similar to candid

unstudied, uncontrived are similar to 'candid'.

Example of candid used within this context

"a candid photograph", "a candid interview"


Candid as "characterized by directness in manner or speech, without subtlety or evasion"

Under this definition, candid is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

free-spoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank, forthright, plainspoken, point-blank, outspoken, blunt have the same meaning as 'candid'

Derivatives of candid

frankness, outspokenness, bluntness, candor, candidness, directness, forthrightness, candour are derivatives of 'candid'.

Similar to candid

direct is similar to candid.

Example of candid used within this context

"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--and you may just as well be frank", "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude", "plainspoken and to the point", "a point-blank accusation"


Candid as "openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness"

Under this definition, candid is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

heart-to-heart, open have the same meaning as 'candid'

Derivatives of candid

openness, nakedness, candor, candidness, directness, forthrightness, frankness, candour, heart-to-heart are derivatives of 'candid'.

Similar to candid

artless, ingenuous are similar to 'candid'.

Example of candid used within this context

"his candid eyes", "an open and trusting nature", "a heart-to-heart talk"



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