Level800-900
adverb (副詞)
candidly
率直に、正直に、遠慮なく
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、意見やフィードバックを「率直に述べる」という文脈でよく用いられます。会議の議論や評価報告書などで登場する可能性があります。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
frankly
honestly
openly
truthfully
📝 Business Examples
The manager spoke candidly about the challenges facing the department.
部長は部署が直面している課題について率直に話した。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "candidly"
During the performance review, employees were encouraged to speak _______ about their concerns.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 従業員が懸念事項について「率直に話す」ことが奨励された、が自然です。
English: Performance reviews encourage honest and direct feedback.
English: Performance reviews encourage honest and direct feedback.
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