candidly

Definitions

In an honest, straightforward, and frank manner.

Without reservation or concealment; openly.

Examples

She spoke candidly about the challenges she faced during her career transition.

The politician answered the reporter's difficult questions quite candidly.

I appreciate that you shared your concerns with me so candidly.

Synonyms

frankly honestly openly truthfully bluntly plainly directly

Antonyms

deceitfully dishonestly evasively secretively vaguely insincerely ambiguously