guileless — innocent and without deception; honest and straightforward
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: innocent and without deception; honest and straightforward
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡaɪlləs/
Example Sentences
- The guileless tourist asked the street vendor, 'Is this really the best price?' and ended up paying triple.
- His guileless confession to his mother about breaking the vase earned him a lighter punishment.
- The guileless intern accidentally sent the confidential email to the entire company instead of just the boss.
guileless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡaɪlləs/]
innocent and without deception; honest and straightforward
The guileless child hands his last coin to a stranger without hesitation.
In a wireless world, stay guileless and fearless.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'guile' (meaning deceit or cunning, from Old French guile) combined with the suffix '-less' (meaning without or lacking). The word emerged in English to describe someone free from deceit.
Breakdown
guile (deceit, cunning) + -less (without) = guileless (without deceit, innocent)
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📝Examples
“The guileless tourist asked the street vendor, 'Is this really the best price?' and ended up paying triple.”
“His guileless confession to his mother about breaking the vase earned him a lighter punishment.”
“The guileless intern accidentally sent the confidential email to the entire company instead of just the boss.”
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