ingenuously — In a naive, innocent, and candid manner without deception or hidden motives. Showing genuine openness and lack of sophistication.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a naive, innocent, and candid manner without deception or hidden motives. Showing genuine openness and lack of sophistication.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʒenjuəsli/
Example Sentences
- The child ingenuously asked why adults cry when watching movies.
- He ingenuously admitted that he had never heard of the famous author.
- She ingenuously told her date that his cooking tasted like cardboard.
ingenuously
ADVERB[/ɪnˈdʒenjuəsli/]
In a naive, innocent, and candid manner without deception or hidden motives. Showing genuine openness and lack of sophistication.
In a naive, innocent, and candid manner without deception or hidden motives. Showing genuine openness and lack of sophistication.
She asks ingenuously and continuously, while others work strenuously!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ingenuus' meaning 'freeborn' or 'noble.' In ancient Rome, those born free (not slaves) were considered naturally honest and straightforward, leading to the modern meaning of 'innocently' or 'naively.'
Breakdown
in- (in/born into) + gen- (birth/race) + -ous (having the quality of) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The child ingenuously asked why adults cry when watching movies.”
“He ingenuously admitted that he had never heard of the famous author.”
“She ingenuously told her date that his cooking tasted like cardboard.”
“The intern ingenuously suggested that the CEO should try TikTok for marketing.”
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