simple-heartedness

noun

Meaning

A state of being honest, sincere, and free from guile or complex hidden motives.

Examples

His simple-heartedness was evident in the way he offered his last sandwich to a homeless person without hesitation.
There is a refreshing simple-heartedness in the way children approach new friendships.

Synonyms: sincerity, naivety, guilelessness, artlessness

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simple-heartedness

noun

Pronunciation: ˌsɪmpl ˈhɑːrtɪdnəs

Definition

A state of being honest, sincere, and free from guile or complex hidden motives.

Examples

His simple-heartedness was evident in the way he offered his last sandwich to a homeless person without hesitation.
There is a refreshing simple-heartedness in the way children approach new friendships.
The author's simple-heartedness shines through in her poetry, which avoids irony and speaks directly to the soul.

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