candid
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Honest and direct, saying what you really think even if it might be uncomfortable.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
frank
honest
Antonyms
evasive
guarded
Usage notes
"Candid camera" refers to photos taken naturally, without the subject posing, a related but slightly different sense.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She gave a _____ interview about the struggles of her early career."
Answer: candid
In your own words, what does "candid" mean?
Honest and direct, saying what you really think even if it might be uncomfortable.
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