ingenuous
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ˌɪn
in
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nuous
njuəs
nyooēs
/ɪnd‍ʒˈɛnjuːəs/

Definition & Meaning of "ingenuous"in English

ingenuous
01

showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience

Examples
Her ingenuous questions revealed how new she was to the industry.
02

lacking craft, guile, or subtlety

Examples
His ingenuous remarks revealed more than he intended.

Lexical Tree

disingenuous
ingenuously
ingenuousness
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