candid

Meanings

• Adjective

  Given in full and frank expression; open, honest, and unreserved.

  - "The job interview went well; the candidate was candid about her weaknesses."
  - "Candid photographs often capture the true essence of a moment."

• Adjective

  Honest and unreserved in expression or opinion.

  - "The witness was candid about his involvement in the incident."
  - "The candid remarks made during the team meeting led to productive discussions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkæn.dɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

frank , open , parrhesiastic , sincere , unreserved

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with candid
bandy , andy , sandy

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Variants

List of all variants of candid that leads to same result
candid , candider , candidest , candidly , candidness , candidnesses , candid camera , candid cameras , candid-camera

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Forms

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candidly, candidness

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'candidus,' meaning 'pure, white, clean,' likely due to the association of being open and honest with having a clear conscience.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'candid' is often used in journalism to describe unposed photographs or interviews.

2. The word 'candid' is also used in the medical field to describe a surgical procedure where the incision is left open to the air to promote healing.

3. The term 'candid camera' refers to hidden cameras used to capture candid moments without the subjects' knowledge.

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Related Concepts

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1. Honesty: The quality of being truthful and sincere.

2. Transparency: The quality of being open to observation and free from pretense.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. If Bart Knaggs had been totally "candid", he would have told me that when his prospective father-in-law, who was a doctor, had heard that the cancer had moved into my lungs, he said to Bart, "Well, your friend is dead."

   - Lance Armstrong,{it}It's Not About the Bike{/it},(2000) 2001

2. There are "candid" … anecdotes of open-heart surgery.

   - Joyce Carol Oates,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},30 Sept. 1990

3. To be "candid", I have wondered whether it is fair to write about a man for whom I cannot help but feel a real distaste.

   - Jill Lepore,{it}Journal of American History{/it},June 2001

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Culture

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The term 'candid' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that emphasize honesty and openness. In art, candid photographs capture authentic moments and emotions. In music, candid recordings can offer an unfiltered and raw listening experience.

How to Memorize "candid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being completely honest and open, sharing their thoughts and feelings without hesitation or filter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'candid' with the concept of being truthful and sincere.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Candid = Clear And Honest In Daily Life' to remember the definition.

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