Candid Synonyms

35 candid synonyms include frank, outspoken, forthright, blunt, open, honest, truthful, sincere, direct, and straightforward. Candid is an adjective, and its antonyms are secretive, guarded, and insincere. Here are some additional synonyms for "candid" with example sentences.

Another word for Candid

35 other ways to say candid.

1. frank

  • woman-to-woman  
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  • upfront  
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  • unvarnished  
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  • unreserved  
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  • truthful  
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  • straight from the shoulder  
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  • straightforward
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  • sincere  
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  • round  
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  • plain-spoken  
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  • personal
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  • outspoken  
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  • open  
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  • on the up and up  
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  • on the level  
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  • man-to-man  
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  • intimate
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  • honest
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  • heart-to-heart  
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  • free-spoken  
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  • frank  
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  • forthright  
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  • downright  
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  • direct
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  • blunt
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  • bluff  
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  • bald  
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2. unposed

  • unstudied  
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  • unposed  
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  • uncontrived  
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  • spontaneous
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  • natural  
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  • informal  
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  • impromptu  
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  • extemporary  
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Use candid in a Sentence

candid comments can sometimes hurt.

He was candid about his mistakes.

I appreciated her candid opinion.

She gave a candid reply.

They had a candid conversation.