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
Sharp
Sharp adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.
Usage example: a sharp customer who wasn't about to be taken in by that smooth-tongued salesman
Both words in one sentence
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The Ditz: Gregory Cromwell, in sharp contrast to his father, is guileless and somewhat gullible; Cromwell admits to a friend that Cambridge has done nothing for him and he's done nothing for Cambridge.
Source: Literature / Wolf Hall
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