Which word is closest in meaning to "ingenuous"?

English Mcqs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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27 May 2018
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28 May 2026

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"Ingenuous" describes someone who is innocent and straightforward, which aligns with the meaning of "naive." The other options imply sophistication, cleverness, deceit, or artificiality, which do not match the meaning of "ingenuous."

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