Adjective
1. 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"2. informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared;
"a candid photograph""a candid interview"3. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness;
"his candid eyes""an open and trusting nature""a heart-to-heart talk"4. starkly realistic;
"I have never lacked candid critics in my own ranks"-Clement Atlee