CEFR B2

ingenuous

adjective

Meaning

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent and unsuspecting.

Examples

Her ingenuous questions revealed her lack of familiarity with the subject.
He had an ingenuous charm that made people feel instantly comfortable.

Synonyms: naive, innocent, artless, guileless

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ingenuous (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

Definition

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent and unsuspecting.

Examples

Her ingenuous questions revealed her lack of familiarity with the subject.
He had an ingenuous charm that made people feel instantly comfortable.
Despite his age, he had an ingenuous belief in the goodness of people.

How to Use ingenuous

ingenuous about (prepositional phrase): Being open and honest regarding a particular subject or situation. — "She was ingenuous about her feelings, admitting she was nervous."
ingenuous belief (collocation): A trust or confidence that is based on innocence and lack of experience. — "He held an ingenuous belief that everyone would always be kind."

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