candid

Adjective
  1. Characterized by directness in manner or speech;
    Without subtlety or evasion (synset 300768027)
    "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"
    similar to: direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
    same as: blunt, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
  2. Informal or natural;
    Especially caught off guard or unprepared (synset 301803806)
    "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview"
    similar to: uncontrived, unstudied - not by design or artifice; unforced and impromptu
  3. Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness (synset 301313228)
    "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk"
    similar to: artless, ingenuous - characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
    same as: heart-to-heart, open

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