Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ingenuous

adjective

/ɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

Definition

Showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness.

Examples

Her ingenuous smile charmed everyone at the party.
Despite his ingenuous nature, he often found himself in situations where people took advantage of his trust.
The child’s ingenuous questions about the world reflected a pure and genuine curiosity.

Meaning

Ingenuous describes a person who is straightforward, honest, and lacks deceit. It often refers to someone who is open and sincere, without any attempts to hide their true feelings or intentions.