Candid and Delusive

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Candid adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.

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Delusive is an antonym for candid.

Nearby Words: candidly, candor, candour, candida

Delusive adjective - Tending or having power to deceive.

Usage example: delusive promises of high-paying jobs for the illegal immigrants

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Candid is an antonym for delusive.

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