What is an aunjanue?

Question

the word popped into my mind while working on a paper for class (about gender roles) and i realized i only *think* i know what it is: a young impressionable person (usually female) with untapped potential and talent.

am i close?

Answer 1

Very close, and also a very good attempt at a phonetic spelling.  I believe you meant to ask about the meaning of the word, "ingenue."  Just click on the link below to get a look at the on-line dictionary definition and the correct pronunciation, which you nailed just about perfectly.