<p><strong>adjective</strong></p><ul><li>free from deception or slyness;</li><li>sincere and straightforward:<ul><li>No matter the situation, she was always transparent, guileless, and above any petty manipulative ploys.</li></ul></li><li>lacking awareness of the world and worldly things;</li><li>innocent or naive:<ul><li>He agreed to this crafty proposal, being guileless, and soon found himself betrayed and in trouble.</li></ul></li></ul>