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guileless

[gahyl-lis] / ˈgaɪl lɪs /


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As outspoken and sometimes guileless as she is, Madonna tends to choose her words carefully when the cameras are rolling.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

“A party plaintiff’s misguided belief or guileless action in relying on a statement on which no reasonable person would rely is not justifiable reliance,” according to Vondran Legal, which has offices in California and Arizona.

From MarketWatch Feb. 23, 2026

The child is as smart and cunning as Dunk is thick and guileless.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 16, 2026

But don’t let the big smile and the guileless demeanor fool you: Diane Keaton was no lightweight.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 13, 2025

“That’s right,” said Colonel Kom, nodding, gratified immeasurably by Yossarian’s guileless surprise and bewilderment.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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