candid
truthful and straightforward; not concealing one's thoughts or opinions
Word origin: From Latin candidus, white or pure, hence sincere.
Candid in a sentence
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She appreciated his candid assessment of her manuscript, even when his observations stung.
In a candid interview, the director admitted the early cuts of the film had failed.
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Although the senator's memoir was marketed as a frank reckoning with his failures, reviewers found it relentlessly blank, dwelling on grievances and recasting every setback as the fault of his adversaries.
Using “candid” well
Candid means frank and unguarded in expression. Beware its antonym diplomatic, which describes tactful restraint rather than openness.
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