C2
ingeniously vs ingenuously
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ingeniouslyadverb/ɪnˈdʒiːn.jəs.li/ | Meaning in a clever and original way | Goes with — | Example The engineer ingeniously solved the problem with a few simple tools. |
| ingenuouslyadverb/ɪnˈdʒen.ju.əs.li/ | Meaning in an honest and innocent way, without hiding anything | Goes with ask ingenuously | Example She asked ingenuously whether the price included tax. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The young clerk confessed to his mistake.