Uncandid

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkændɪd/

Definitions of uncandid

adjective not candid or sincere; dishonest or deceitful

Example Sentences

A1 She was being uncandid when she said she liked the food.

A2 The politician's uncandid response did not convince the voters.

B1 It is important to be honest and not uncandid in job interviews.

B2 The uncandid behavior of the company's CEO led to a decrease in trust from investors.

C1 The uncandid remarks of the diplomat caused tension between the two countries.

C2 The journalist's uncandid reporting was criticized for its lack of objectivity.

Examples of uncandid in a Sentence

formal His uncandid response during the interview raised suspicions about his honesty.

informal She gave me an uncandid answer when I asked her about the party.

slang I could tell he was being uncandid with me about where he was last night.

figurative The politician's uncandid remarks left the audience feeling uneasy.

Grammatical Forms of uncandid

• past tense: uncandid
• plural: uncandids
• comparative: more uncandid
• superlative: most uncandid
• present tense: uncandid
• future tense: will be uncandid
• perfect tense: has been uncandid
• continuous tense: is being uncandid
• singular: uncandid
• positive degree: uncandid
• infinitive: to be uncandid
• gerund: uncandiding
• participle: uncandided

Origin and Evolution of uncandid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uncandid' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'candid' meaning 'frank or honest'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century to describe someone who was not frank or honest, 'uncandid' has evolved to also imply insincerity or lack of openness in communication.