candidly

• Adverbio que significa «de manera honesta, abierta y directa» o «sin fingimiento ni reservas». Se usa para describir el habla o el comportamiento que es franco y sincero.

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.

   Con franqueza

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbluntlyforthrightlyfranklyhonestlyopenlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antónimosdeceitfullydishonestlyevasivelyinsincerely

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

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

   con franqueza informal

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconfidentiallyinformallyoff the recordprivatelyunofficially