Difference between Candid and Ingenuous

What is the difference between Candid and Ingenuous?

Candid as an adjective is impartial and free from prejudice. while Ingenuous as an adjective is naïve and trusting; demonstrating childlike simplicity; unable to mask feelings; unsophisticated; straightforward; candid, open and frank

Candid

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A spontaneous or unposed photograph.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Impartial and free from prejudice. Straightforward, open and sincere. Not posed or rehearsed.

Example sentence: Dad never interferes in our personal matters. He is a very candid person and knows where to draw the line. He is always there for all of us in the family.

Ingenuous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: naïve and trusting; demonstrating childlike simplicity; unable to mask feelings; unsophisticated; straightforward; candid, open and frank

We hope you now know whether to use Candid or Ingenuous in your sentence.

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