English
Alternative spellings
naif
naïf
naïve
Etymology
From French naïve, from Latin nativus 'native, natural'.
Pronunciation
IPA|/naɪiv/
Adjective
en-adj
- Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement.
#:Surely you're not naive enough to believe adverts!
- (of art) Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.
#:I've always liked the naive way in which he ignores all the background detail.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Derived terms
naively
naivete
naivety
naiveness
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