speaking honestly and directly without hiding your true thoughts or feelings.
From Latin 'candidus' meaning white or bright, originally implying purity and openness. The meaning evolved to describe honest, straightforward speech.
The word 'candid' originally meant 'white' in Latin, because white was seen as pure and transparent—so honestly speaking is literally 'being white' or transparent about your thoughts.
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