Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ingenuous
adjective
/ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/
Definition
Open, innocent, and unsuspecting; showing a natural simplicity and lack of guile.
Examples
- Her ingenuous nature made her beloved by everyone in the community.
- Despite his age, he was still as ingenuous as a child, trusting everyone he met.
- Although she appeared ingenuous, her actions revealed a deeper understanding of the world.
Meaning
Ingenuous refers to a person who is honest and straightforward, often to the point of being naïve or unsophisticated.
Synonyms
- naive
- innocent
- frank
- candid
- simple
