INGENUE

Meaning

An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from French ingénue, the feminine form of ingénu (“guileless”), originally from the Latin ingenuus (“ingenuous”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

• 2025-11-20EYGUTNI
• 2025-05-24NXEUIGP
• 2025-02-07UEQIGNT
• 2023-10-19GYEUTNI