candid
Honest and truthful, saying exactly what you really think.
candid in a sentence
- To be candid, Mia admitted she had not enjoyed the film one bit.
- Dad was candid about his cooking, admitting honestly that the curry had been a disaster.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to candid?
- Ahonest
- Bdeceitful
- Cfalse
Show the answer
A: honest. The other three mean the opposite of candid.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to candid?
- Adeceitful
- Btruthful
- Chonest
- Dopen
Show the answer
A: deceitful. The other three mean nearly the same as candid.
Words that mean something similar
honest, truthful, open
Words that mean the opposite
deceitful, false
More words about character & personality
- candidate: Someone who is trying to be chosen for a job, a prize or a place.
- capable: Able to do something well.
- compassionate: Feeling sorry for others who are hurting and wanting to help them.
- compatible: Able to exist or work well together.
- comrade: A close friend or companion, especially someone you share hard times with.
- conceited: Much too proud of yourself and your abilities.
- consistent: Always behaving or happening in the same way.
- courageous: Very brave.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test