Critical and Guileless

Critical

Critical adjective - Given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things.

Guileless is an antonym for critical.

Guileless

Guileless adjective - Free from any intent to deceive or impress others.
Usage example: she was an easygoing, guileless young woman who was comfortable just being herself

Critical is an antonym for guileless.

Nearby Words: guile, guilelessly, guiltless, guileful
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