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ingenuous

adjective
/ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

Meaning

Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.

Example Sentences

Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.

Synonyms

naive, innocent, sincere, candid, frank

Antonyms

cunning, deceitful, insincere

Collocations

ingenuous smile, ingenuous remark, ingenuous nature, ingenuous expression

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