uncandid

adjective

Definition of uncandidnext
as in restrained

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncandid
  1. restrained
  2. inhibited
  3. ambiguous
  4. reserved
  5. laconic
  6. evasive
Adjective
  • Her perspective—consistently serene and largely without self-interest—lends the novel a restrained and gently contemplative tone.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The hotel interprets this mantra through balanced proportions, restrained interiors, and a hospitality approach that favors comfort over excess.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • First, men who receive accurate information about what other men actually believe are less inhibited about speaking out and intervening.
    — Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Both players were so inhibited for the final game of the set that the level of play resembled something from a local park.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Definition of inhibited
Adjective
  • Jones, Cullen and Locke are pleased to hear how effective the ambiguous ending to Black Church Bay is.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
  • That’s a question for next season, but their flirtation has been built around Sid’s ambiguous motives from the beginning.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambiguous
Adjective
  • Doncic’s dueling personalities — the charismatic showman on the court and the reserved personality off it — overlap in his generosity.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Premier and reserved parking passes are both $65 on Ticketmaster.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • In the early days, at his own shop, he had been known for his laconic style of selling.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Gordon is cherub-faced, with low affect, speaks in a laconic and analytic style, and has a wry and elusive smile.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of laconic
Adjective
  • The garbage truck driver took evasive action and avoided a collision.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Companies often overoptimize to say the safest possible thing and end up sounding evasive or inhuman.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of evasive
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“Uncandid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncandid. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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