ingenuousness

Example Sentences

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Ingenuousness is not simply the sister of truth, the guardian of the individual qualities of each of us; it is besides a great informing and educating force.

From The Simple Life by Hendee, Mary Louise

Ingenuousness combining itself with remarkable alertness of perception on occasion, is rather American than English, and is, therefore, to the English mind, misleading.

From The Shuttle by Burnett, Frances Hodgson

As a check against the corrupting influences of popular opinion and practices, woman should cultivate two virtues, Moral Independence, and perfect Ingenuousness.

From The Young Maiden by Muzzey, A. B. (Artemas Bowers)