Ingenuous
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈdʒɛnjuːəs/
Ingenuous (adjective)
- Showing a simple, honest, and open nature without trying to hide anything.
- Being innocent and trusting, often because of a lack of experience.
Examples
- Her ingenuous smile made everyone feel at ease.
- He gave an ingenuous response to the question.
Common collocations: ingenuous smile, ingenuous response, ingenuous belief, ingenuous nature