naivete

[US]/ˌnɑ:i:vˈteɪ/
[UK]/ˌnɑivˈte/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. innocence, lack of sophistication

Example Sentences

Love you with the naivete and the ligeance of the childhood;

But this may betray a certain psychological naivete, for a growing research base is showing much of our moral thinking is automatic and nonconscious - mindless even.

She displayed a certain naivete in believing everything she was told.

His naivete led him to trust the wrong people.

The young girl's naivete made her an easy target for scams.

I used to envy her naivete, but now I see it as a vulnerability.

His naivete about the real world was endearing.

The politician's naivete about the complexities of governance was evident.

She approached the situation with a refreshing naivete.

His naivete was charming but also concerning.

The film portrayed the character's naivete as a source of both innocence and danger.

Despite her naivete, she had a keen intuition about people.

Real-world Examples

We lose our heroes. We lose our naivete.

Source: Rich Dad Poor Dad

Perhaps her naivete was her greatest charm.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Well, naivete eventually morphed into flat-out denial.

Source: New York Magazine (Video Edition)

I mean, I know she has my looks, but does she have my naivete?

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 5

In German, a kind of stupidity or naivete.

Source: Art of Cooking Guide

In my naivete, I thought I got to choose.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) April 2022 Collection

And along with that ignorance came a bit of arrogance and naivete.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

" Dad, those all come from the same animal, " his daughter says helpfully. " Yeah, right, Lisa, " Homer responds, amused by her naivete.

Source: Reader's Digest Anthology

I said in my closing statement, " passion, openness and naivete are superior to hypocrisy, cunning and contrived decency that conceals crimes." .

Source: TED Radio Hour

I think under it all, in my naivete, I've assumed that a marriage can change a relationship. Can save a relationship. Can fill the cracks and buff away the scratches.

Source: That's bad, thank you for your concern.

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