Innocence And Naivety

2 words in this vocabulary list

guileless a babe in the woods

guileless

adjective innocent or without deceit; sincere

  • Her guileless demeanor made her easy to trust.
  • She has a guileless way about her that is refreshing.
  • I can't believe he fell for her guileless act.
  • The clear blue sky seemed guileless, hiding the storm that was brewing.

a babe in the woods

noun a person who is inexperienced or naive

preposition in the woods

  • The young intern was like a babe in the woods when it came to navigating the complex corporate environment.
  • She's a babe in the woods when it comes to fixing cars, but she's eager to learn.
  • He's a babe in the woods when it comes to online gaming, but he's picking it up quickly.
  • The new student felt like a babe in the woods on the first day of school, unsure of where to go or what to do.