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candid

Adjective

IPA /ˈkændɪd/

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Honest and direct about what you think or feel, including things that may be awkward to say or hear.

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candid/ˈkændɪd/

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We had a candid conversation about sharing the household chores.
My tutor gave me candid feedback on the first draft.

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candid — Honest and direct about what you think or feel, including things that may be awkward to say or hear.

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Honest and direct about what you think or feel, including things that may be awkward to say or hear.

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Word origin

From Latin candidus, meaning white.

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Candidly is the adverb: speak candidly means speak openly and honestly.

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