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Meaning of naive
The primary meaning of the word "naive" is being innocent or unsophisticated.
Etymology of naive
The word "naive" originates from the French word "naïf", which is derived from the Old French word "naif", meaning "natural" or "innocent", and is related to the Latin word "nativus", meaning "native" or "innate"
Historically, the word "naive" was first used in the 17th century to describe something or someone as being natural, innocent, or unaffected
Synonyms
innocent
trusting
credulous
gullible
simple
unsophisticated
ingenuous
artless
unaffected
spontaneous
genuine
sincere
guileless
unworldly
unsuspicious
unwary
unguarded
trusting
childlike
immature
inexperienced
green
raw
untrained
untested
uninformed
unaware
obtuse
unsavvy
foolish
silly
ridiculous
absurd
irrational
illogical
unrealistic
impractical
unpractical
imprudent
incautious
reckless
rash
impulsive
impetuous
heedless
thoughtless
careless
unwary
unsuspecting
naive
unpretentious
unaffected
natural
spontaneous
unforced
effortless
artless
sincere
heartfelt
genuine
authentic
real
true
unfeigned
unpretended
Definitions
- (of a person) having or showing a lack of experience, or a lack of worldly wisdom and sophistication
- * (of a person's attitude or judgment) overly trusting, or too willing to believe what someone tells you
- * (of a work of art, a piece of writing, etc.) having a charmingly simple or unsophisticated quality
Usage Examples
- She had a naive trust in everyone she met, which often led to her being taken advantage of
- * His naive attitude towards the business world made him vulnerable to exploitation
- * The artist's naive style was characterized by simple, childlike drawings and a lack of sophistication
Antonyms
sophisticated
worldly
experienced
wise
cunning
clever
shrewd
astute
perceptive
discerning
savvy
streetwise
worldly-wise
jaded
cynical
skeptical
mistrustful
suspicious
wary
guarded
prudent
cautious
rational
logical
realistic
practical
sensible
informed
aware
knowledgeable
wise
enlightened
refined
cultured
polished
urbane
cosmopolitan
mature
grown-up
seasoned
veteran