English
Etymology
From L. candidus, "white".
Pronunciation
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Homonyms: candied
Adjective
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- impartial|Impartial and free from prejudice.
#:he knew not where to look for faithful advice, efficient aid, or candid judgement. - Washington Irving - The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
- straightforward|Straightforward, open and sincere.
#:My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish! - Jules Verne - A Journey To The Center Of The Earth
- Not posed or rehearsed.
#:will the introduction of supplementary flash or flood intrude on a candid picture situation or ruin the mood? - Popular Photography (2002)
Translations
trans-top|Impartial and free from prejudice
Finnish: puolueeton
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trans-top|Straightforward, open and sincere
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trans-top|Not posed or rehearsed
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French: candide
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Ido: kandida
Italian: candido m
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