ingenuous
adjectiveInnocent, candid, and free from artifice, sometimes naively so.
Candid and artless
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Clear all filtersInnocent, candid, and free from artifice, sometimes naively so.
Candid and artless
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So deeply established that it is difficult to change.
A person who shows no gratitude.
To seek favor or acceptance through pleasing behavior.
Existing as a natural or essential part of something.
To restrain, hinder, or reduce an action or process.
Restrain or hinder
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Hostile or harmful to something.
The willingness and ability to begin useful action without waiting to be directed.
Readiness to begin action
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An authoritative command, especially an order issued by a court.
Present naturally from birth or from an original state.
Unlikely to cause harm or offense.
An indirect suggestion, usually unfavorable or insulting.
Unfavorable indirect suggestion
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Greater in amount or degree than is reasonable or expected.
Beyond reasonable limits
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Eager to investigate, learn, or ask questions.
Impossible or very difficult to satisfy.
Not stable or assured, or lacking confidence about one's position.
Lacking confidence
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Lacking sensation or awareness; figuratively, devoid of sensible restraint.
Unaware of or unable to perceive something.
Developing subtly or gradually in a harmful way.
A clear understanding of an underlying feature, cause, or relationship.
Too small or unimportant to have much effect in the situation.
Expressing feelings or intentions that are not honestly held.
One word family: also includes insincerity.
To suggest something indirectly, often something unfavorable.
One word family: also includes insinuation.
Lacking interest, flavor, or vigor.
Lacking flavor or interest
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