uncandid

adjective

Definition of uncandidnext
as in restrained

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncandid
  1. restrained
  2. ambiguous
  3. reserved
  4. laconic
  5. evasive
Adjective
  • On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Balanced out by a pleasantly surprising undercard that included Nick Cave; Vampire Weekend; and the Evens, the restrained rock duo of Ian MacKaye and his wife, Amy Farina.
    Al Shipley, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • While Reeves will reprise his role as the iconic assassin in the upcoming movie, fans are eager for a potential John Wick 5 thanks to the ambiguous ending of John Wick 4.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
  • While this bias is common across various domains, its effects in the business world can be particularly catastrophic, especially in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment.
    Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambiguous
Adjective
  • However, navigating Norwegian society can be challenging for newcomers due to its reserved and structured culture.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • And where the confident, outgoing Navarro was comfortable being the center of attention, Avery was a reserved bookish subversive, and quietly self-critical.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • Copied Share Russia's economic situation 'stable' despite high inflation, Putin says NBC News When asked how Russia's economy remains afloat, Putin gives a characteristically laconic response.
    NBC News, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But Snoop Dogg the MC, the laconic voice who defined West Coast gangsta rap in the ’90s, never left us.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of laconic
Adjective
  • Two incidents on the same lap where Verstappen forced Norris to take evasive action to avoid running off the track led to 20 seconds of penalties for the Red Bull driver.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The swarm can then take evasive action to increase their likelihood of completing their mission.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of evasive
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uncandid

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“Uncandid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncandid. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.

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