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naive

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naive adjective
or naïve /nɑˈiːv/ /naɪˈiːv/
naive
adjective
or naïve /nɑˈiːv/ /naɪˈiːv/
Britannica Dictionary definition of NAIVE
[more naive; most naive]
: having or showing a lack of experience or knowledge : innocent or simple

— naively

or naïvely adverb

— naïveté

also naivete or naiveté /nɑˌiːvˈteɪ/ /naɪˌiːvˈteɪ/ noun [noncount]

— naivety

also naïvety /nɑˈiːvəti/ /naɪˈiːvəti/ noun, chiefly British [noncount]