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Guilelessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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guilelessly

 

[ หˆษกaษชlษชsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

describing behavior

In a guilelessly manner means to act without deceit or cunning. The term implies innocence and straightforwardness in one's actions or intentions.

Synonyms

honestly, innocently, naively, sincerely

Examples of usage

  • She guilelessly shared her thoughts with everyone.
  • He approached the situation guilelessly, without any hidden agenda.
  • The child guilelessly asked questions about the world.
  • They guilelessly accepted the challenge without hesitation.

Translations

Translations of the word "guilelessly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inocentemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเฅ‹เคทเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช arglos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa tipu daya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะฟั–ะดัั‚ะฐะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naiwnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก้‚ชๆฐ—ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans malice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ingenuamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท safรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆœ์ง„ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุจุฑุงุกุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naivnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naivne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉ็œŸๆ— ้‚ชๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepreraฤunljivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barnalega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐะธะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ•แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ safca

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ingenuamente

Etymology

The word 'guilelessly' is derived from the adjective 'guileless,' which has its roots in the Old French 'gile,' meaning 'deceit' or 'trickery.' The prefix 'less' indicates the absence of guile. The transformation into the adverb form 'guilelessly' reflects a manner of behaving that lacks deceit or craftiness. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the usage of 'guile' was prevalent in English literature, often connoting slyness or deceitful behavior. The evolution of 'guilelessly' captures the shift towards valuing sincerity and authenticity, aspects that were increasingly admired in human interactions. As society progressed, the appreciation for guilelessness became prominent in both personal relationships and broader social contexts, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,519, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.