candid

(s) characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
- blunt talking and straight shooting
- a blunt New England farmer
- I gave them my candid opinion
- forthright criticism
- a forthright approach to the problem
- tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
- it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
- plainspoken and to the point
- a point-blank accusation
forthright, frank, free-spoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder, outspoken, plainspoken, blunt,
(s) informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
- a candid photograph
- a candid interview
(s) openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
- his candid eyes
- an open and trusting nature
- a heart-to-heart talk
heart-to-heart, open,

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

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