ingenuous
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Latin ingenuus ("of noble character, frank")
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ingenuous (comparative more ingenuous, superlative most ingenuous)
- Naive and trusting.
- Demonstrating childlike simplicity.
- Unsophisticated; simple.
- Unable to mask one's feelings.
- Straightforward, candid, open, and frank.
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- See also Wikisaurus:naive
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[edit] Usage notes
Do not confuse with ingenious.
