as in unaffected
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
she was an easygoing, guileless young woman who was comfortable just being herself
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Recent Examples of guileless
The mood of the film is wistful, a little sad, but ultimately quietly galvanizing, thanks in large part to the actors: Palmi Kormákur plays the young Kristofer as guileless but not clueless, feeling his way along as young people do.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 12 July 2024
Mother and daughter had been preparing a dance for the upcoming powwow in Tulsa, and Roki — who boasts a guileless smile — hasn’t been dissuaded by her aunt that anything is amiss.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
By the time Elsbeth’s final fitting with Mateo rolls around, the line between secret investigator and seemingly guileless muse-confidante is very blurry.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 23 May 2024
The story itself is familiar, but director Gillian Armstrong instills it with jittery whimsy and lead Jo Kennedy projects a skewed, guileless charisma.
—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2024
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 12 July 2024
Mother and daughter had been preparing a dance for the upcoming powwow in Tulsa, and Roki — who boasts a guileless smile — hasn’t been dissuaded by her aunt that anything is amiss.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
By the time Elsbeth’s final fitting with Mateo rolls around, the line between secret investigator and seemingly guileless muse-confidante is very blurry.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 23 May 2024
The story itself is familiar, but director Gillian Armstrong instills it with jittery whimsy and lead Jo Kennedy projects a skewed, guileless charisma.
—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guileless
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Sundance is rolling towards us and so far our packaging has been unaffected.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Getty said that vegetation on the property burned but that structures are unaffected and its collections and staff are safe. More than 20 school districts in Los Angeles were closed on Wednesday because of the wildfires.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
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When someone in a group chat does have a genuine problem, the dynamic typically doesn’t allow for its discussion.Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some delighted in watching the influencer from the polarizing Kardashian family feel less-than-welcome at an awards ceremony honoring genuine artistic talent.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Klan lawyers, however, falsely claimed the federal government was hunting and persecuting innocent men.Brittany Friedman / Made by History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dunn was also once a deputy sheriff, and says in his personal and professional opinion, Edgar is innocent.Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Online slots work on an RNG (Random Number Generation) model, ensuring a fair and honest outcome for every player.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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When asked how the Buccaneers have been able to battle back through adversity throughout the season and remain a winning product, Evans had a blunt, but honest answer.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers These iconic Stan Smith sneakers offer form and function thanks to their simple design, soft leather material (no blisters here!), and roomy fit.Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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But the flip side is also true: Nothing would be more harmful than letting the Small Business Deduction disappear at the end of the year.John E. Kelly Jr., Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
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By staying true to her own experiences, her music naturally encourages others to embrace courage, authenticity, and a childlike sense of wonder—an organic process that defines the heart of her artistic contribution.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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By my naive estimation, our home sat at least three blocks south of the street no wildfire could realistically cross in any event other than the biblical apocalypse.Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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His first assignment is prosecuting Ma Ka-kit (Mason Fung), a naive young man pressured by his legal team into pleading guilty to drug charges despite his innocence.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Guileless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guileless. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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