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naive

/n/A/'/i/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience

    adj.all

    Examples
    A teenager's naive ignorance of life.
    The naive assumption that things can only get better.
    This naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances.
    Synonyms naif
    Antonyms sophisticated

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style

    adj.all

    Synonyms primitive

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. inexperienced

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. lacking information or instruction

    adj.all

    Synonyms unenlightened uninstructed

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. not initiated; deficient in relevant experience

    adj.all

    Examples
    He took part in the experiment as a naive subject.
    Synonyms uninitiate uninitiated

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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