What Does Candid Mean?

Candid is a word which means being open to frank discussions and honest views of other people. It is a way of speaking forthrightly with people by giving sincere opinions. A candid conversation is many a times referred to as a "heart-to-heart" talk. Generally, the purpose of being candid in a conversation is to have a clear idea of the discussion in order to achieve a particular task.

It is a way of building rapport as well as confidence with the other person. In an untoward sense, it is also a way of speaking bluntly or even criticizing forthrightly which might sound rude to the other person. Candid generally means to be informal, unbiased and fair with other people. Candid can also mean an ingenuous declaration.