candid
very honest and clear, saying what you really think, even if it is not pleasant to hear
Openly honest and direct in speech or writing, especially about something difficult, sensitive, or embarrassing.
describes a photo that is taken when a person is not posing and may not know the photo is being taken, so they look natural.
(Of a photograph) taken informally, without the subject posing or often without them knowing, showing a natural and unplanned moment.
- Base: candid
candid camera
1hidden camera for unposed reactions
a hidden camera that records people when they do not know it, so their behavior looks natural and unposed.
- The prank show used a candid camera to film people’s reactions in the supermarket.
- She didn’t realize she was on candid camera until the crew came out and explained the joke.
candid shot
1informal, unposed photograph
a photo of a person taken when they are not posing, so they look natural and relaxed.
- He took a great candid shot of his grandmother laughing at the joke.
- The wedding album includes both formal portraits and candid shots of the guests.
candidly speaking
1signal you will speak very honestly
used at the start of a sentence to show you are going to speak in a very open and honest way.
- Candidly speaking, the company has no clear long-term strategy.
- Candidly speaking, I doubt the project will finish on time.
candidly speaking
1to speak frankly
used to say you will be honest and direct
- Candidly speaking, I think you should take the offer.
- Candidly speaking, the service has gone downhill.
- Candidly speaking, I’m not convinced by the evidence.
- Candidly speaking, I don’t agree.
speak candidly
1talk in a very honest way
to talk in a very open and honest way, not hiding problems or difficult truths.
- Employees were encouraged to speak candidly about their concerns.
- She spoke candidly about her experience with burnout during the panel discussion.
to be candid
1introduce a very honest remark
used before you say something very honest, which might be surprising or not nice to hear.
- To be candid, I don’t think you’re ready for this promotion yet.
- To be candid, I was disappointed with your presentation.
- I’ll be candid: we can’t afford another delay on this project.