candid

• Beschreibt eine Person, die ehrlich und direkt ist; wird auch für ein ungezwungenes, oft heimlich aufgenommenes Foto verwendet.

Describes someone who is truthful and straightforward; also used to describe a photograph taken informally, often without the subject's knowledge.

1. Truthful and straightforwardB2formal

   Saying what you think honestly and directly, even if it might be unpleasant.

   Aufrichtig

   • She gave a candid interview about her struggles.
   • To be candid, I don't think this plan will work.
   • He was candid with his boss about the mistake.

   Synonymebluntdirectforthrightfrankhonestopenoutspokenplainspokensincerestraightforwardtruthful

   Antonymedeceptivedishonestevasiveguardedinsincerereticent

2. Informal and unposedB2informal

   A photograph taken informally, without the subject posing or being aware of the camera.

   Ungezwungen und ungestellt

   • The photographer captured a candid moment of the children playing.
   • I prefer candid shots over posed portraits.
   • Her candid smile in the photo looks very natural.

   Synonymeimpromptuinformalnaturaloffhandrelaxedspontaneousunposedunrehearsed

   Antonymeartificialcontrivedformalposedstaged