candid

[kan-did] / ˈkæn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

honest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunt forthright impartial outspoken sincere straightforward truthful unbiased unequivocal

WEAK

aboveboard bluff equal equitable fair frank free frontal genuine guileless ingenuous just objective open plain right up front scrupulous talking turkey telling it like it is uncolored unprejudiced unpretended up front upright

Antonyms

STRONGEST

biased devious dishonest prejudiced tactful untruthful

WEAK

artful deceitful lying tricky

Example Sentences

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It’s more a candid assessment of what the technology can actually do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Auf der Maur does the impossible job of both offering incredibly candid testimony while also being a fierce defender.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

After a decade of dilemmas, debates and candid conversations, the hosts of The Receipts Podcast are stepping down.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

She has promised to be "candid" with the US president.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

I didn’t know if we were still being as candid today.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer