Pronunciation: /naɪˈiːv/
noun naivety
A1 She was so naive that she believed everything she was told.
A2 The young girl's naive outlook on life often led her into trouble.
B1 His naive approach to investing caused him to lose a lot of money.
B2 Despite his intelligence, he often displayed a naive understanding of complex issues.
C1 Her naive innocence was endearing to those around her.
C2 The diplomat's naive belief in diplomacy as a solution to all conflicts was ultimately proven wrong.
adjective lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent or simple
A1 She was naive to believe everything she read on the internet.
A2 The young girl's naive outlook on life made her vulnerable to scams.
B1 His naive approach to investing led to significant financial losses.
B2 Despite her intelligence, she had a naive trust in people's intentions.
C1 The politician's naive policies failed to address the complexities of the issue.
C2 Her naive idealism clashed with the harsh realities of the world.
formal Her naive approach to the complex issue showed a lack of understanding.
informal He was so naive to believe everything he was told without questioning it.
slang Don't be so naive, you can't trust everyone you meet.
figurative The artist's naive style of painting captured the innocence of childhood.
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