ingenuous - adjective
Not ingenious.
Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses ingenuous and ingenious. Click here for that discussion.
Example: The thief’s ingenuous smile belied his true intentions.
"ingenuous - correct spelling." Grammar.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2021. Web. 28 Jan. 2021. <https://www.grammar.com/ingenuous-correct-spelling>.
Improve your grammar, vocabulary, and writing -- and it's FREE!
It’s now more important than ever to develop a powerful writing style. After all, most communication takes place in reports, emails, and instant messages.
Thanks for your vote! We truly appreciate your support.