candid - Meaning in Punjabi

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candid - Meaning in Punjabi

candid Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of candid in English

candid adjective

1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

   Synonyms

   blunt, blunt, forthright, frank, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder

   Examples

   • "a blunt New England farmer"
   • "a forthright approach to the problem"
   • "a point-blank accusation"
   • "blunt talking and straight shooting"
   • "forthright criticism"
   • "I gave them my candid opinion"
   • "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"
   • "plainspoken and to the point"
   • "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"
2. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

   Synonyms

   heart-to-heart, open, open

   Examples

   • "a heart-to-heart talk"
   • "an open and trusting nature"
   • "his candid eyes"
3. informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared

   Examples

   • "a candid interview"
   • "a candid photograph"

Synonyms of candid

• blunt, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
• heart-to-heart, open

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