Fake and Guileless

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Fake adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.

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Guileless is an antonym for fake.

Nearby Words: faked, faking, faker

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

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Fake is an antonym for guileless.

Nearby Words: guile, guilelessly, guiltless, guileful

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