Careless and Ingenuous

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Careless adjective - Not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble.

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Ingenuous and careless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ingenuous" instead an adjective "Careless".

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Ingenuous adjective - Lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment.

Usage example: the story of an ingenuous newcomer to the big city who outwits the slickers at their own game

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Careless and ingenuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Careless" instead an adjective "Ingenuous".

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