candidly

• Adverb, das bedeutet „ehrlich, offen und direkt“ oder „ohne Verstellung und Zurückhaltung“. Es beschreibt eine Ausdrucksweise oder ein Verhalten, die/das freimütig und aufrichtig ist.

An adverb meaning "in an honest, open, and straightforward manner" or "without pretense or reserve." It is used to describe speech or behavior that is frank and sincere.

1. In a truthful and direct wayB2formal

   Speaking or writing in an honest, open, and straightforward manner, without hiding anything.

   Offen und ehrlich

   • She spoke candidly about her struggles with anxiety.
   • He candidly admitted that he had made a mistake.
   • The politician answered the questions candidly, surprising the reporters.

   Synonymebluntlyforthrightlyfranklyhonestlyopenlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antonymedeceitfullydishonestlyevasivelyinsincerely

2. In an informal or off-the-record wayB2informal

   Expressing an opinion or fact in a relaxed, unofficial, and unreserved manner.

   Offen gesagt

   • Candidly, I think the plan is flawed from the start.
   • He told me candidly that he didn't like the movie.
   • Let me speak candidly: this is the worst idea I've ever heard.

   Synonymeconfidentiallyinformallyoff the recordprivatelyunofficially