candid

/ˈkændɪd/

意味: 率直な

例文: Aki gave a candid review of Haruki’s fashion.
    アキはハルキのファッションに率直な意見を述べた。

言葉のよくある組み合わせ: candid photo(自然な写真), candid interview(率直なインタビュー), candid opinion(率直な意見)

定義: 率直な、正直な、隠し事がない様子を表します。人が自分の考えや感情を隠さずに話すときに使われます。

candidは約400,000語に1回程度の頻出度です。

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Definitions(定義)

Adjective: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Adjective: informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
Adjective: openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

Parts of Speech(品詞)

Adjective

Examples(例文)

Adjective: blunt talking and straight shooting
Adjective: a blunt New England farmer
Adjective: I gave them my candid opinion
Adjective: forthright criticism
Adjective: a forthright approach to the problem
Adjective: tell me what you think–and you may just as well be frank
Adjective: it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
Adjective: plainspoken and to the point
Adjective: a point-blank accusation
Adjective: a candid photograph
Adjective: a candid interview
Adjective: his candid eyes
Adjective: an open and trusting nature
Adjective: a heart-to-heart talk

Synonyms/Antonyms(類語/反意語)

Synonyms(類語): blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, heart-to-heart, open, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder

Antonyms(反意語):

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Coordinate Terms(同じ上位語をもつもの):

Hyponyms (Specific examples)(下位語):

Derivationally Related Words(派生語)

Derivationally Related Words: bluntness, candidness, forthrightness, frankness, heart-to-heart, openness, outspokenness

Categories(カテゴリー)

Domain Categories: general

Usage Category: literary

Usage Context: conversation, descriptive

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Exam Level

英検1級

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Other Information(その他)

Is Abstract?(抽象的な言葉?) No

Is Emotion Word?(感情的な言葉?) Yes

Emotion Categories: anticipation, joy, positive, surprise, trust

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