Candidness
frank; outspoken; open and sincere:
a candid critic.
free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward:
a candid opinion.
informal; unposed:
a candid photo.
honest; impartial:
a candid mind.
Archaic. white.
Archaic. clear; pure.
an unposed photograph.
Contemporary Examples
God vs. the Internet. And the Winner is… Michael Schulson November 15, 2014
Obama’s Golf Diplomacy Daniel Stone June 16, 2011
Patti Smith’s Private World Rachel Wolff January 6, 2010
Historical Examples
Spring Street James H. Richardson
The Political Future of India Lajpat Rai
Jill the Reckless P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 Lillian Eichler Watson
adjective
frank and outspoken: he was candid about his dislike of our friends
without partiality; unbiased
unposed or informal: a candid photograph
(obsolete)
white
clear or pure
adj.
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