naïve (Meaning)
naïve
deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment, not having been exposed previously to an antigen, credulous, self-taught, primitive, not previously subjected to experimentation or a particular experimental situation, marked by honest simplicity, not having previously used a particular drug (as marijuana), not having previously used a particular drug (such as marijuana), produced by or as if by a self-taught artist, marked by unaffected simplicity, showing lack of experience or knowledge
Synonyms & Antonyms of naïve
Synonyms:
- beguiled
- gullable
- susceptible
- tricked
- duped
- raw
- unguarded
- gulled
- heedless
- thoughtless
- impractical
- credulous
Antonyms:
naïve Sentence Examples
- The naïve child believed the stranger's promises without hesitation.
- Despite her lack of experience, she approached the situation with a naïve optimism.
- His naïve faith in humanity was shattered by the harsh realities of the world.
- The naïve politician made promises he couldn't keep, falling for the allure of empty rhetoric.
- The naïve tourist wandered into a dangerous neighborhood without any awareness of the risks.
- The naïve investor trusted the financial advisor's advice without doing any due diligence.
- The naïve animal rights activist didn't realize the complexity of the issue and the potential consequences of their actions.
- The naïve immigrant fell prey to exploitation and scams due to their lack of knowledge and understanding of the new culture.
- The naïve employee shared sensitive information with a colleague without considering the potential consequences.
- The naïve teenager believed everything they read on social media, making them vulnerable to misinformation and cyberbullying.
FAQs About the word naïve
deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment, not having been exposed previously to an antigen, credulous, self-taught, primitive, not previously subjected
unsophisticated, simple, immature,innocent, inexperienced, ingenuous, unworldly, trusting,uncritical, aw-shucks
cautious, incredulous, careful, knowing, critical, cosmopolitan, skeptical, unconvinced, wary, experienced
The naïve child believed the stranger's promises without hesitation.
Despite her lack of experience, she approached the situation with a naïve optimism.
His naïve faith in humanity was shattered by the harsh realities of the world.
The naïve politician made promises he couldn't keep, falling for the allure of empty rhetoric.
