guilelessness

noun

Definition of guilelessnessnext
as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere the small-town boy's guilelessness is endearing, but it may not serve him well in the ruthless big city

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  1. innocence
  2. simplicity
  3. sincerity
Noun
  • Despite this potential motive, Curtis maintained his innocence from the start.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Monica Schipper/WireImage Jay-Z's lawyer doubled down on claims of his client's innocence on Monday, while disputing the timeline behind a rape accusation that has been leveraged against the music industry titan.
    Stephanie Maurice, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of innocence
Noun
  • Though limited in services like in-room dining, the cost-effective hotel prioritizes simplicity over luxury.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Within a matter of minutes, lives can be changed through donating to one or more of these organizations using the simplicity of a vending machine, the confidence of knowing 100% of the donation goes to the charity, and that the donation is directed for a specific purpose.
    Eric C. Shuster, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • There are reasons to doubt the sincerity of HTS’s moderate turn.
    Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of sincerity
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