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(in-gen-u-ous) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. innocent and unsuspecting; lacking in sophistication or worldliness.

Example Sentence

His ingenuous explanation got him out of trouble.

More Example Sentences

Despite his ingenuous demeanor, he was quite clever in solving problems.

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Rhymes

  • strenuous

  • ingenuous

  • disingenuous
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