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naivete::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | naiveness, naivety |
| Type of | quality |
| Has types | credulousness, gullibility, ingenuousness, innocence, naturalness, simple mindedness, simpleness, artlessness, simplicity |
Examples of naivete
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Take it from Sarkozy, who could not conceal his astonishment at Obama's naivete.
From the washingtonpost.com
He had proved his acting chops, showing a survivor's streak spiked with naivete.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Asking questions can be interpreted as a sign of naivete, inferiority, ignorance.
From the denverpost.com
Dan even confesses naivete concerning the unintended consequences of his actions.
From the evangelicaloutpost.com
It's hippie nonsense and naivete unsuited for the Huntingtonian world we live in.
From the economist.com
There is, today, a knowing cynicism about the past that is really just naivete.
From the economist.com
Today, there is a knowing cynicsim about the present that is really just naivete.
From the economist.com
Despite its naivete, the opera brims with jubilant rhythms and haunting melodies.
From the time.com
Woof's goofiness and naivete are more sweet than shocking in the 21st century.
From the post-gazette.com
- Lack of sophistication or worldliness
- Naivety (or nau00EFvety or nau00EFvetu00E9) is the state of being nau00EFve, that is to say, having or showing a lack of experience, understanding or sophistication, often in a context where one neglects pragmatism in favor of moral idealism. One who is "nau00EFve" may be called a nau00EFf.
- The state or quality of being artless, credulous or uncritical; gullible
- (n); natural simplicity
