Candid (adjective)
[kan-did] /ˈkæn dɪd/
Meaning: to be frank and straightforward.
Being Candid means being open, frank and straightforward.
Imagine your friend Diane just tried a new dress and she asked for your opinion. You said, “It looks bad. Try another one.” In this case, you gave her your opinion openly and frankly. This is Candidness.
You friend Diane might say, “Thank you for being candid.”
More examples using Candid:
- The politician gave a candid interview about his resignation.
- Can you please give me your candid opinion on my novel?
- Once in a while you need have a candid conversation with your life partner
- In a candid conversation, I told my manager that he needs to improve his management skills.
- I cannot be candid with him, he gets offended so easily.
Other forms of candid:
Candidness (noun)
I really appreciate your candidness in giving your review.
Candidly (adverb)
She candidly admitted that she used to be an alcoholic.
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