INGENUOUSNESS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

ingenuousness

noun

Definition of ingenuousness

as in naturalness

the quality or state of being simple and sincere his aw-shucks ingenuousness endeared him to his sophisticated new friends

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Recent Examples of ingenuousness What was once a poignant effort to extend a state of ingenuousness is now tainted from the start. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

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Noun

By the middle of the nineteenth century, the seriousness and stability of their suits suggested a new naturalness for their authority that came to seem both right and inevitable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.

— Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Definition of naturalness

Noun

Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Glazer reminded him of the presumption of innocence and told him not to discuss what happened during his arrest, only to speak privately with his attorney.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of innocence

Noun

Mixing knits with leather creates texture and contrast in the outfit, while the height and simplicity of these solid-color boots helps ground the overall look.

— Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026
Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of simplicity

Noun

But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Several participants told The Washington Post that they were impressed with the sincerity and humility of the AI firm’s staff in discussing both ethical and spiritual implications.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026

Definition of sincerity

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