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naïve

[nah-eev] / nɑˈiv /
ADJECTIVE
naive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ignorant innocent simple sincere unsophisticated wide-eyed
WEAK
aboveboard artless callow candid confiding countrified credulous forthright frank fresh green guileless gullible harmless impulsive ingenuous innocuous instinctive jejune lamb like a babe in the woods natural open original patsy plain simple-minded spontaneous square sucker unaffected unjaded unpretentious unschooled unsuspecting unsuspicious untaught unworldly virgin
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aware experienced intelligent knowledgeable sophisticated
WEAK
leery skeptical wise
naive
ADJECTIVE
childlike, trusting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ignorant innocent simple sincere unsophisticated wide-eyed
WEAK
aboveboard artless callow candid confiding countrified credulous forthright frank fresh green guileless gullible harmless impulsive ingenuous innocuous instinctive jejune lamb like a babe in the woods natural open original patsy plain simple-minded spontaneous square sucker unaffected unjaded unpretentious unschooled unsuspecting unsuspicious untaught unworldly virgin
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aware experienced intelligent knowledgeable sophisticated
WEAK
leery skeptical wise

Example Sentences

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Another area where naive assumptions are made is in the resale market of real estate abroad.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The fact that Vance and his team weren’t ready even to stay over one night suggests either that they were very naive or that they knew the trip was a dead end.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

His sentiment was so naive it led Fox News’ Jesse Watters to remark, “I’m not sure you totally get what people feel about that.”

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Chelsea remain in regular dialogue with senior players and accept some criticism, including Cucurella's comments regarding the recruitment of young players and how that contributed to a naive first‑half performance at PSG.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I felt a naive confidence that because I had a real job, I was protected.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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