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candid

intermediateB2

/ˈkændɪd/ · can-did

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

سچائی اور سیدھی بات کرنے والا؛ صاف گو.

کھلا

khula

Synonyms

honestfranksincereایماندارصاف گومحبتی

Antonyms

deceitfulinsinceredishonestدھوکہ بازبے ایمانمنافق

Common Collocations

  • candid conversation
  • candid opinion
  • candid photograph

Example Sentences

She gave a candid assessment of the situation.

اس نے صورت حال کا کھلا اندازہ پیش کیا.

Us ne soorat-e-haal ka khula andaaza paish kiya.

His candid remarks surprised everyone at the meeting.

اس کے صاف گو تبصرے نے ملاقات میں سب کو حیرت زدہ کر دیا.

Us ke saaf-go tabsaray ne mulaqat mein sab ko hairat zada kar diya.

A candid photograph captures the subject in a natural and unposed manner.

کھلی تصویر چیز کو قدرتی اور غیر وضع دار طریقے سے قید کرتی ہے.

Khuli tasveer cheez ko qudrati aur gher waza dar tareeqay se qaid karti hai.

Easily Confused With

candor:Candor is the quality of being open and honest, while candid is an adjective describing someone or something that is straightforward.

Word Family

candidness
nounکھلا پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'candid' as 'can did', meaning I can be honest.

Imagine a clear glass reflecting the truth without any distortions.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کیا جزا ہو گی اس کو کہ وہ کھلا ہوا سچ بولتا ہے

Kya jazaa hogi is ko ke woh khula hua sach bolta hai

What reward will be given to one who speaks the truth so candidly?

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سچ بولنا کبھی بوجھ نہیں ہوتا

Sach bolna kabhi bojh nahi hota

Speaking the truth is never a burden.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "candidus" — white, glowing

First known use: 14th century

The word 'candid' comes from the Latin 'candidus', meaning 'bright' or 'white', which conveys a sense of purity and openness.