candidly
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Definition
Adverb: - In a direct, honest, and straightforward manner, even when the truth might be unpleasant: Used to introduce a frank or blunt statement, often reflecting the speaker's sincere attitude.
Usage
- Used to emphasize that what follows is an honest, sometimes uncomfortably direct, opinion or fact.
- Often appears at the beginning of a sentence, followed by a comma, to introduce the candid remark.
- Functions as a discourse marker to signal forthcoming honesty.
Examples
- Candidly, the project was not successful, and we must learn from our mistakes.
- She spoke candidly about the challenges she faced during her career.
- Candidly, I think your proposal needs more detailed financial planning.
- To answer your question candidly, I do not support that approach.
Advanced Usage
- "To put it candidly" / "To speak candidly": Phrases used to explicitly frame the following statement as frank.
- To put it candidly, the company's strategy is outdated.
- Speaking candidly, I was disappointed with the service.
Variants and Related Words
- Candid (adjective): Truthful and straightforward; frank.
- She gave a candid assessment of the situation.
- Candor (noun): The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.
- I appreciate your candor on this difficult topic.
Synonyms
- Frankly: In an open, honest, and direct manner.
- Honestly: In a truthful, fair, or sincere way.
- Bluntly: In a very direct and uncompromising manner, often without regard for politeness.
- Straightforwardly: In a direct and unambiguous way.
Antonyms
- Dishonestly: In a deceitful or untruthful manner.
- Evasively: In a way that avoids giving a direct answer.
- Deceptively: In a misleading or untruthful way.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To be candid": To be honest and frank.
- To be candid, I never liked the original design.
- "In all candor": A formal phrase used to introduce a frank statement.
- In all candor, the negotiations have reached an impasse.
Adverb
- (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
- honestly, I don't believe it
- candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience
- frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn