Candid is to indirect as honest is to ____.

Given data

• Candid and indirect are antonyms in communication style.
• We need the antonym of honest.

Concept/Approach

Maintain the antonym relationship across the analogy.

Step-by-step reasoningCandid ↔ indirect (opposites)Honest ↔ ?Opposite of honest = dishonest.

Verification/Alternative

Truthful, frank, and sincere are synonyms of honest, not opposites.

Common pitfalls

Choosing a synonym due to positive connotation rather than the required antonym.

Final Answerdishonest