candid (adj.)
honest and direct
Examples
- A candid interview.
Key rules
- Candid means honest and direct, often uncomfortable
- A candid interview, candid opinion
- Candidly is the adverb
Common mistakes
- He spoke candid → He spoke candidly
- A candid of answer → A candid answer
Use cases
- Describing honest talk
- Interviews
- Discussing opinions
💡 Tip: Candid is positive; blunt can be negative.