Ingenuous and Simulated

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Ingenuous adjective - Free from any intent to deceive or impress others.

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Simulated is an antonym for ingenuous.

Simulated adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

Usage example: the simulated friendliness in public of two politicians who can't stand each other in private

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Ingenuous is an antonym for simulated.

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