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ingenuo — meaning in English

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English meaning

guileless adj Innocent and open, without any trickery.
ingenuous adjective Innocent and trusting to the point of seeming naive, particularly about people's motives.
naive adj Lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.

Senses

ingenuo is used for these senses in English:

guileless Free from guile; honest but naive.
naive Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
naïf One who is naive.

ingenuous — full definition

adjective Innocent and trusting to the point of seeming naive, particularly about people's motives.
adjective Open and sincere, saying what you actually think without calculation.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

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