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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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