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VOIngenuous, pronounced as in-JEN-yoo-us, describes a person or action that is innocent, candid, and unsuspecting, possessing a purity that lacks any intent to deceive or manipulate. Originating from the Latin word ingenuus, which meant “native” or “freeborn” and implied a noble character marked by frankness and openness, the term today captures a childlike simplicity; for example, you might see an ingenuous smile that instantly earns trust, or hear an ingenuous admission of a mistake that is refreshing in its honesty compared to a calculated excuse.
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