uncandid

A witness gave an uncandid answer during the trial.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not honest or straightforward: "uncandid" describes a person or statement that lacks openness, frankness, or sincerity; it implies a tendency to be deceptive or evasive.
   • Biased or prejudiced: In some contexts, "uncandid" can also refer to a judgment or opinion that is influenced by personal bias rather than being fair and impartial.

Usage Examples

• (His answer was not honest or straightforward.)
• (The report lacked frankness and concealed the truth.)
• (Her assessment was biased and not impartial.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be uncandid with someone": to deliberately withhold the truth or be less than fully honest in communication.

  • He was uncandid with his doctor about his symptoms, which delayed the diagnosis. (He was not fully honest, leading to a delay.)

• "uncandid admission": a statement that is reluctant or evasive, revealing only part of the truth.

  • Her uncandid admission left many unanswered questions. (Her admission was not open or complete.)

Variants and Related Words

• Candid (adj): truthful and straightforward; frank.

  • She gave a candid interview about her struggles. (She was open and honest.)

• Candor (n): the quality of being open and honest in expression.

  • His candor was appreciated by the team. (His honesty was valued.)

• Uncandidly (adv): in a manner that is not honest or straightforward.

  • He spoke uncandidly about his past, avoiding key details. (He spoke evasively.)

Synonyms

• Dishonest: not truthful; deceiving.
• Evasive: tending to avoid giving a direct answer.
• Insincere: not expressing genuine feelings.
• Biased: unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

Antonyms

• Candid: honest and straightforward.
• Frank: open and sincere.
• Sincere: free from pretense or deceit.

Related Idioms

• "To beat around the bush": to avoid talking about something directly, often in an uncandid way.

  • Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth. (Stop being evasive.)

• "To pull the wool over someone's eyes": to deceive someone by being uncandid.

  • He tried to pull the wool over her eyes with his uncandid excuses. (He tried to deceive her.)