Guilelessness and Knowingness

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Guilelessness noun - The quality or state of being simple and sincere.

Usage example: the small-town boy's guilelessness is endearing, but it may not serve him well in the ruthless big city

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Knowingness is an antonym for guilelessness.

Knowingness noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.

Usage example: all the knowingness that comes from 20 years in the police department was evident in his appraisal of the situation

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Guilelessness is an antonym for knowingness.

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