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Social Security must be preserved and strengthened. But we need to be candid about the costs and willing to make the tough choices that real reform will require.
Lindsey Graham

Meaning of "candid" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CANDID

From Latin candidus white, from candēre to be white.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CANDID

candid  [ˈkændɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CANDID

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Candid is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CANDID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Candid

Candid may refer to: ▪ Candid photography ▪ Candid Records, an American record label ▪ Ilyushin Il-76, NATO reporting name Candid, a Soviet aircraft...

Definition of candid in the English dictionary

The first definition of candid in the dictionary is frank and outspoken. Other definition of candid is without partiality; unbiased. Candid is also unposed or informal.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CANDID


backhanded
ˌbækˈhændɪd
barehanded
ˌbɛəˈhændɪd
branded
ˈbrændɪd
cack-handed
ˌkækˈhændɪd
candied
ˈkændɪd
cleanhanded
ˌkliːnˈhændɪd
expanded
ɪkˈspændɪd
ham-handed
ˌhæmˈhændɪd
hardhanded
ˌhɑːdˈhændɪd
ironhanded
ˌaɪənˈhændɪd
landed
ˈlændɪd
multistranded
ˌmʌltɪˈstrændɪd
offhanded
ˈɒfˈhændɪd
one-handed
ˌwʌnˈhændɪd
stranded
ˈstrændɪd
unbanded
ʌnˈbændɪd
unbranded
ʌnˈbrændɪd
uncandid
ʌnˈkændɪd
underhanded
ˌʌndəˈhændɪd
unexpanded
ˌʌnɪkˈspændɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CANDID

candelilla
candent
candescence
candescent
candescently
Candia
candid camera
candida
candidacy
candidal
candidate
candidateship
candidature
candidiasis
candidly
candidness
candie
candied
candied peel
candies

WORDS THAT END LIKE CANDID

did
estrildid
fordid
foredid
gadid
ixodid
katydid
madid
outdid
overdid
redid
sordid
splendid
undid

Synonyms and antonyms of candid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CANDID»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «candid» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of candid

Translation of «candid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CANDID

Find out the translation of candid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of candid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «candid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

直言不讳的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

franco
570 millions of speakers

English

candid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खरा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صريح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

откровенный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

franco
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অকপট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

franc
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

offen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

率直な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정직한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jujur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vô tư
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நேர்மையாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पष्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

samimi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sincero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szczery
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відвертий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

candid
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ειλικρινής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

openhartige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppriktig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppriktige
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of candid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CANDID»

The term «candid» is very widely used and occupies the 16.858 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CANDID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about candid

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10 QUOTES WITH «CANDID»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word candid.
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Pamela Anderson
I am what I am and I'm a horrible liar. I can't do it. I'm just very candid.
2
Derek Blasberg
I know it's not particularly tech-savvy of me to suggest a camera that doesn't have a touchscreen, but I think when it comes to candid shots of nights out with friends, there's nothing better than a disposable camera.
3
Roy Blunt
Law enforcement officials have been candid in identifying ways officers could have handled the situation in Ferguson better, and I trust those recommendations will be helpful as we continue to count on them to protect us.
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Michael Buble
I am a candid interview and I have a dark and dry sense of humor - a very Canadian sense of humor and I am only learning now stupidly that you can't read tongue. When I say something funny in a newspaper and I meant it to be funny, it doesn't read that way.
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George Canning
But of all plagues, good Heaven, thy wrath can send, Save me, oh, save me, from the candid friend!
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Salmon P. Chase
What you have said, Mr. President, fully satisfies me that you have given to every proposition which has been made, a kind and candid consideration. And you have now expressed the conclusion to which you have arrived, clearly and distinctly.
7
Jerry Doyle
I call it like I see it. I don't hold back when it comes to being candid on the hot issues.
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Alberto Gonzales
We're talking about the lawyers for the United States of America. And I think it's very, very important that the lawyers be comfortable being very candid and open about their views on very sensitive issues affecting the United States.
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Lindsey Graham
Social Security must be preserved and strengthened. But we need to be candid about the costs and willing to make the tough choices that real reform will require.
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Franz Grillparzer
I look around me and nowhere do I see a stamp of disapproval with which nature marked a woman's candid brow.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANDID»

Discover the use of candid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to candid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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China Candid: The People on the People's Republic
Annotation A highly readable collection of stories on life in China based on interviews by Sang Ye and translated by Geremie Barme.
Sang Ye, Geremie Barmé, Miriam Lang, 2006
2
Architect?: A Candid Guide to the Profession
Architect? tells the inside story of architectural education and practice; it is realistic, unvarnished, and insightful. Chapter 1 asks "Why Be an Architect?" and chapter 2 offers reasons "Why Not to Be an Architect.
Roger K. Lewis, 2013
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Christmas: A Candid History
"In a fascinating, concise tour through history, the book tells the story of Christmas-from its pre-Christian roots, through the birth of Jesus, to the holiday's spread across Europe into the Americas and beyond, and to its mind-boggling ...
Bruce David Forbes, 2008
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Candid Eyes: Essays on Canadian Documentaries
Documentaries have dominated Canada's film production and have been crucial to the formation of Canada's cinematic identity. This volume will be an indispensable companion for anyone seriously interested in Canadian film studies.
Jim Leach, Jeannette Sloniowski, 2003
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Change Philanthropy: Candid Stories of Foundations ...
Funders and activists alike will find it an indispensable road map." —Gara LaMarche, president, The Atlantic Philanthropies "Read Change Philanthropy and learn from the invaluable experience of a diverse group of grantmakers who moved ...
Alicia Epstein Korten, 2009
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Candid Thoughts from the Heart of Light Pyramid
This book is the perfect companion manual for the Architects of the Aquarian Age Trilogy. It's packed with information and insights designed to help the Aquarian Renaissance participant negotiate the Piscean/Aquarian Age transition.
Keith David Henry, Jill Mattson, 2010
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Brothels of Nevada: Candid Views of America's Legal Sex Industry
Alexa Albert addresses how the design of the brothels affects the work they house.
‎2004
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The Season: A Candid Look at Broadway
Playwright/novelist/screenwriter Goldman analyzes Broadway from the perspective of the audiences, playwrights, critics, producers and actors.
William Goldman, 1969
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A candid discussion of Christian baptism
Daniel Clark. buried in the water. Neither do I. And what then does tiie apostle mean by saving that " as many us have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ " ? To what baptism does he refer ? Water baptism, as the reader must perceive ...
Daniel Clark, 1854
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Rethinking Our War on Drugs: Candid Talk about Controversial ...
Shows how the National Drug Control Strategy has failed its major objectives and spotlights the resistance of policy makers to consider approaches and philosophies that are innovative or controversial.
Gary L. Fisher, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANDID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term candid is used in the context of the following news items.
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These candid backstage photos show a different side to …
These candid backstage photos show a different side to Giambattista Valli's dreamy ... They even take the time to pose for some candid selfies. «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
2
Gina Rinehart talks about her father's iron ore dream in candid
Gina Rinehart has used a rare TV interview to talk about her father's discovery of the Hamersley iron ore deposits. The first episode of a ... «Australian Mining, Jul 15»
3
Anurag Kashyap, Harsha Bhogle, Amit Trivedi go candid for …
Micromax LED TV has launched a new campaign to build credibility around the performance of its products and its superior components. «Best Media Info, Jul 15»
4
'Candid Camera' host looks back at eight decades of TV memories
"Candid Camera" host Peter Funt will share his favorite memories from the show at "Candid Camera: Eight Decades of Smiles," playing July 11 ... «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Jul 15»
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Cara Delevingne Gets Candid About Her Sexuality at Premiere
Cara not only got candid about her sexuality and LGBT issues at the premiere, she also gushed about her girlfriend, 32-year-old St. Vincent ... «Cambio, Jul 15»
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Varun Dhawan's candid moment with Shah Rukh Khan
Varun Dhawan is all set to share screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in Rohit Shetty's forthcoming romantic drama, 'Dilwale'. The movie is ... «The Hans India, Jul 15»
7
NRC chairman in a candid mood as reform body races to finish its …
SHORTLY AFTER THE COUP, 11 key sectors were listed in the interim charter for reform, and the National Reform Council designated to come ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
8
MS Dhoni and Abhishek Bachchan pose with Chennaiyin FC staff …
The owners of Chennaiyin FC, Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan posed for a candid picture with ... «India.com, Jul 15»
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LOL! Kim Kardashian Shares Candid Motherhood Moment
For some reason, we just assume that everything is so perfect in Kim Kardashian's life that even having a toddler doesn't bring the same ... «Cambio, Jul 15»
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F1 chiefs take sport to task in candid conference call at British Grand …
Having finished with the likes of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, the world's press were treated to a rare display of candour from F1 team ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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