adverb
- in a manner that is not honest, frank, or straightforward
Usage: formal
Examples
- She answered the interview questions uncandidly, avoiding direct responses.
- The politician spoke uncandidly about his voting record.
- He uncandidly portrayed the situation as better than it actually was.
- The witness testified uncandidly, withholding crucial details.
- The company’s CEO uncandidly addressed the financial concerns.
- She uncandidly dismissed the criticism without proper consideration.