candid

adj 1: characterized by disconcerting 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" [syn: {blunt}, {forthright}, {frank}, {free-spoken},

{outspoken}, {plainspoken}, {point-blank}]

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" [syn: {open}]

4: starkly realistic; "I have never lacked candid critics in my

own ranks"-Clement Atlee