ingenuous

/ˌɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

innocent and unsuspecting; candid

ingenuous in a sentence

“His ingenuous questions revealed his inexperience.”

Latin ingenuus native, freeborn, frank (in- in + genus birth, race)

Related Words

artless

without guile or deception; simple

unwitting

not aware of the full facts; unintentional

cynical

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest

jaded

tired or lacking enthusiasm from excessive experience

worldly

experienced and sophisticated

discerning

having or showing good judgment