candid

/ˈkæn.dɪd/EnglishB2

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candid1 adjective

  1. Impartial and free from prejudice.

    In other words: unbiased, unprejudiced, objective

    • The judge tried to remain candid when reviewing the evidence.
  2. Straightforward, open, and sincere, even if the truth is unwelcome.

    In other words: frank, forthright, blunt

    • She gave a candid answer about why she left the company.
  3. Unposed or unrehearsed.

    In other words: spontaneous, natural, unposed

    • He preferred candid shots of people laughing at the party.
  4. obsolete Bright; white.

    In other words: white, bright, shining

candid2 noun

  1. A spontaneous or unposed photograph.

    In other words: snapshot, candid shot, spontaneous photo

    • She took a candid of the children playing in the garden.