Associations to the word «Ingenuous»
Noun
- Modesty
- Countenance
- Simple
- Simplicity
- Innocent
- Compatriot
- Deceit
- Disposition
- Confession
- Vanity
- Falsehood
- Youth
- Sincerity
- Smile
- Temper
- Honesty
- Behaviour
- Contradiction
- Exterior
- Utterance
- Lad
- Gratitude
- Charm
- Confidence
- Admiration
- Virtue
- Shame
- Easy
- Affection
- Acquaintance
- Youngster
- Manner
- Brow
- Maiden
- Bearing
- Plea
- Remark
- Liberal
- Astonishment
- Suspicion
- Expression
- Glance
- Ornament
- Passion
- Delight
- Mind
- Nature
- Pride
- Acceptance
- Noble
- Fancy
- Declaration
- Seaman
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
INGENUOUS, adjective. Naive and trusting.
INGENUOUS, adjective. Demonstrating childlike simplicity.
INGENUOUS, adjective. Unsophisticated; simple.
INGENUOUS, adjective. Unable to mask one's feelings.
INGENUOUS, adjective. Straightforward, candid, open, and frank.
Dictionary definition
INGENUOUS, adjective. Characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious; "an ingenuous admission of responsibility".
INGENUOUS, adjective. Lacking in sophistication or worldliness; "a child's innocent stare"; "his ingenuous explanation that he would not have burned the church if he had not thought the bishop was in it".
Wise words
Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before
you let it fall.