Choose the antonym of ‘candid’:

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word is (a) Deceitful.
Given word — candid: open, honest, straightforward in speech; स्पष्टवादी/निष्कपट. Often implies sincerity without concealment.
Example: The reviewer gave a candid assessment of the book’s weaknesses.
Correct answer — deceitful: dishonest, misleading, hiding the truth; छली/कपटी. It is the opposite of being candid.
Example: The report was deceitful, omitting key facts.
Synonyms (of candid): frank, forthright, straightforward, outspoken.
Antonyms (of candid): deceitful, insincere, evasive, guarded.
Meanings of other options:
· (b) Blunt: direct to the point of rudeness; सपाट/रूखा-साफ़ (near-synonym, not antonym).
· (c) Honest: truthful; ईमानदार/सच्चा (synonymal idea).
· (d) Frank: open and direct; खुला/स्पष्टवादी (synonym).