ingenuous
adjectiveHow many syllables in ingenuous?
There are 4 syllables in the word ingenuous.How to pronounce ingenuous:
Definition of ingenuous:
- ingenuous (adjective):
- frank and straightforward
- showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
- characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious.
Synonyms for ingenuous:
artless
candid
childlike
frank
genuine
guileless
honest
inexperienced
innocent
naif
naive
natural
naïve
on the level
open
plain
real
simple
sincere
spontaneous
straightforward
true
trustful
trusting
unaffected
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