candid candid /ˈkændɪd/

adjective

1. () Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion  ( free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken , blunt , candid , forthright , frank , point-blank , straight-from-the-shoulder )
   characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
    Blunt talking and straight shooting
   blunt talking and straight shooting
    A blunt New England farmer
   a blunt New England farmer
    I gave them my candid opinion
   I gave them my candid opinion
    Forthright criticism
   forthright criticism
    A forthright approach to the problem
   a forthright approach to the problem
    Tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
   tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
    It is possible to be outspoken without being rude
   it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
    Plainspoken and to the point
   plainspoken and to the point
    A point-blank accusation
   a point-blank accusation
   
2. Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness  ( candid , heart-to-heart , open )
   openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
    His candid eyes
   his candid eyes
    An open and trusting nature
   an open and trusting nature
    A heart-to-heart talk
   a heart-to-heart talk
   
3. Informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared  ( candid )
   informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
    A candid photograph
   a candid photograph
    A candid interview
   a candid interview