2 October 2014

candid

[kan-did]

adjective

1. frank; outspoken; open and sincere:
a candid critic.
2. free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward:
a candid opinion.
3. informal; unposed:
a candid photo.
4. honest; impartial:
a candid mind.
5. Archaic. white.
6. Archaic. clear; pure.
noun
7. an unposed photograph.
Origin

French, Latin
1620-1630; (< French candide) < Latin candidus shining white, equivalent to cand (ēre) to be shining white (akin to incense ) + -idus -id4

Related forms

candidly, adverb
candidness, noun
pseudocandid, adjective
pseudocandidly, adverb
quasi-candid, adjective

Synonyms
1. ingenuous, naive, plain. See frank1.
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Examples from the web for candid Expand

– At the end of his life, he wrote an autobiography for his children that was totally candid, and not intended for publication.
– Her writing voice is just as striking—alternately sweet and sour, naïve and cynical, but always unflinchingly candid.
– But beyond that, the loss of board confidentiality destroys the possibility of candid and productive discussion in the boardroom.

Anagram

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Today’s aphorism

Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one’s potential.

– Bruce Lee

On this day

2 October 1803 – death of Samuel Adams, American revolutionary and founding father. Born 27 September 1722.

2 October 1869 – birthday of Mohandas Gandhi.

2 October – International Day of Non-violence. This day was chosen because it is the anniversary of Mohandas Gandhi’s birth.