frank; outspoken; open and sincere

a candid critic.

free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward

a candid opinion.

informal; unposed

a candid photo.

honest; impartial

a candid mind.

Archaic . white.

Archaic . clear; pure.

an unposed photograph.

adjective

artful , deceitful , devious , lying , tricky , disingenuous , reserved , subtle

adjective

aboveboard , bluff , blunt , equal , equitable , fair , forthright , frank , free , frontal , genuine , guileless , impartial , ingenuous , just , objective , open , outspoken , plain , right up front , scrupulous , sincere , straightforward , talking turkey , telling it like it is , truthful , unbiased , uncolored , unequivocal , unprejudiced , unpretended , up front , upright , direct , downright , honest , man-to-man , plainspoken , straight , straight-out , unreserved , artless , clear , forward , honorable , immaculate , implicit , incorruptible , naive , pure , serious , splendid , unconcealed , unsophisticated , unsubtle , wholehearted