Ingenuous: meaning, definitions and examples

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ingenuous

[ ɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs ]

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honesty

showing innocence or childlike simplicity; lacking craft or subtlety

Synonyms

innocent, naive, unsophisticated

Examples of usage

She had an ingenuous face that made it hard for anyone to believe she could be capable of deceit.
His ingenuous nature made it easy for people to take advantage of him.

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art

showing childlike simplicity and candidness

Synonyms

artless, guileless, naive

Examples of usage

The artist's ingenuous style captured the attention of art enthusiasts.
The painting's ingenuous charm resonated with viewers.

Translations

Translations of the word "ingenuous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ingênuo

🇮🇳 निष्कपट

🇩🇪 naiv

🇮🇩 lugu

🇺🇦 щирий

🇵🇱 naiwny

🇯🇵 無邪気な

🇫🇷 ingénu

🇪🇸 ingenuo

🇹🇷 saf

🇰🇷 순진한

🇸🇦 ساذج

🇨🇿 naivní

🇸🇰 naivný

🇨🇳 天真的

🇸🇮 naiven

🇮🇸 einlægur

🇰🇿 ашық

🇬🇪 უმწიკვლო

🇦🇿 saf

🇲🇽 ingenuo

Word origin

The word 'ingenuous' originated from the Latin word 'ingenuus', which means 'native', 'freeborn', or 'of honorable birth'. Over time, its meaning evolved to describe someone who is sincere, innocent, or candid. The term has been used in English since the 16th century.