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guileless

/ˈɡaɪlɪlɛs/ adjective · British & US
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What does guileless mean?

adjective

Lacking guile or deceit; sincere and straightforward. Free from deceit or hypocrisy.

Example

"She spoke with a guileless smile, and her words were genuine."

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