candidly

• Advérbio que significa «honestamente, abertamente e diretamente» ou «sem fingimento e sem reservas». Usa-se para descrever fala ou comportamento francos e sinceros.

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.

   Candidamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbluntlyforthrightlyfranklyhonestlyopenlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antônimosdeceitfullydishonestlyevasivelyinsincerely

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

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

   Francamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconfidentiallyinformallyoff the recordprivatelyunofficially