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Pronunciation: 'kan-did. Function: adjective. Etymology: French & Latin; French candide, from Latin candidus bright, white, from candEre to shine, glow; akin to Welsh can white, Sanskrit candati it shines.1: free from bias, prejudice, or malice: FAIR "a candid observer". 2 A: marked by honest sincere expression "a candid discussion". B: indicating or suggesting sincere honesty and absence of deception "her candid face". C: disposed to criticize severely: BLUNT "candid critics" 3: acting naturally or spontaneously without being posed.- candid;ly adverb. - candid;ness noun.Synonyms: frank, direct, forthright, foursquare, free-spoken, honest, open, openhearted, outspoken, plain, plainspoken, straight, straightforward, unguarded, unreserved.Related Words: earnest, sincere; outgoing, uninhibited, unrestrained; vocal, vociferous; abrupt, bluff, blunt, brusque, curt, gruff, sharp; impolite, inconsiderate, rude, unsubtle.Antonyms: inhibited, reserved, restrained; close-mouthed, reticent, tight-lipped; ambiguous, circuitous, equivocal, evasive; diplomatic, politic, tactful; civil, considerate, courteous, polite.............