unworldliness

noun

Definition of unworldlinessnext
as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere there's a sweet unworldliness about her that makes men want to be her protector

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  1. innocence
  2. simplicity
  3. sincerity
Noun
  • The verdict came as a disappointment to Woodland, who maintains his innocence and had hoped for leniency.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • And last week, Baca filed a motion request a finding of factual innocence, a move that could ease the path to financial compensation for the decades Duran spent behind bars.
    Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of innocence
Noun
  • Raines believes that simplicity also applies to his politics.
    Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The production’s simplicity ditched the cliches that have accumulated around the play over decades.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of sincerity
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