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/
Korean meaning: 순진하고 솔직하게, 꾸밈없이
Korean pronunciation: 인-제뉴-어슬리 (강세: 제뉴)
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.
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She asks ingenuously and continuously, while others work strenuously!
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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.'
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“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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