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candid
adjective
Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
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adjective
Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
“Blunt talking and straight shooting”
adjective
Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
“His candid eyes”
adjective
Informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
“A candid photograph”
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Blunt talking and straight shooting
A blunt New England farmer
I gave them my candid opinion
Forthright criticism
A forthright approach to the problem
His candid eyes
An open and trusting nature
A heart-to-heart talk
A candid photograph
A candid interview
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