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(adj) blunt, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder, outspoken, forthright, frank, free-spoken
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
blunt talking and straight shooting; a blunt New England farmer; I gave them my candid opinion; forthright criticism; a forthright approach to the problem; tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank; it is possible to be outspoken without being rude; plainspoken and to the point; a point-blank accusation
(adj) heart-to-heart, open
openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
his candid eyes; an open and trusting nature; a heart-to-heart talk