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ingenuousness
This term describes a transparent sincerity that borders on vulnerability. It suggests a person who lacks the social armor of cynicism or the strategic intent to deceive, often resulting in a perceived purity of character. While it is generally positive, it can imply a certain naivety that leaves an individual susceptible to manipulation by more calculating people.
As an abstract quality, this noun is uncountable. It refers to a state of being rather than a discrete object, meaning it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers. To quantify this trait, one must use partitive constructions such as a degree of ingenuousness or a streak of ingenuousness.
Meanings
Examples
Her ingenuousness made her an easy target for the street scammers.
I admire the ingenuousness with which he admits his mistakes.
The child spoke with a refreshing ingenuousness that silenced the room.
Is this genuine ingenuousness or just a clever act to gain my trust?
His ingenuousness in the face of such corporate politics was almost alarming.
She possesses a rare ingenuousness that makes everyone feel instantly comfortable.
The young squire's ingenuousness was a stark contrast to the knight's cynicism.
I cannot believe the sheer ingenuousness of his apology.