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Candidly

Adverb / ˈkændɪdli: / Another word for candidly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in an honest and straightforward way

Synonyms & similar words

frankly honestly frankly honestly directly openly bluntly forthrightly plainly truthfully sincerely genuinely sincerely truthfully openheartedly unreservedly unrestrainedly freely uninhibitedly

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Example sentences

  1. He candidly admitted that he had made a mistake.
  2. She spoke candidly about her struggles with anxiety.
  3. He gave his opinion candidly and without hesitation.
  4. She answered the question candidly, without sugarcoating the truth.
  5. The interviewer asked the tough questions and the candidate answered candidly.

Quotes

  • 'We are all lying in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.' - Oscar Wilde, who was known for speaking candidly about social issues.
  • 'I speak my mind because it hurts to bite my tongue.' - Anonymous
  • 'I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.' - Nelson Mandela, who candidly spoke about his past mistakes.

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