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candid
adjective(can-did)
openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
Synonyms: heart-to-heart, open,
Examples:
His candid eyes.
candid
adjective(can-did)
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms: blunt, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder,
Examples:
I gave them my candid opinion.
candid
adjective(can-did)
informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
Examples:
A candid photograph.
A candid interview.

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