English

candid

adj

Impartial and free from prejudice.

In other words: unbiased, unprejudiced, objective

  • The judge tried to remain candid when reviewing the evidence.

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.

Unposed or unrehearsed.

In other words: spontaneous, natural, unposed

  • He preferred candid shots of people laughing at the party.
archaic

Bright; white.

In other words: bright, white, shining

  • The poet described the candid moon above the hills.
noun

A spontaneous or unposed photograph.

In other words: snapshot, candid shot, spontaneous photo

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