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- [nah-eev]
- /nɑˈiv/
- /naɪˈiːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nah-eev]
- /nɑˈiv/
Definitions of naive word
- adjective naive having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous. 1
- adjective naive having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information; credulous: She's so naive she believes everything she reads. He has a very naive attitude toward politics. 1
- adjective naive having or marked by a simple, unaffectedly direct style reflecting little or no formal training or technique: valuable naive 19th-century American portrait paintings. 1
- adjective naive not having previously been the subject of a scientific experiment, as an animal. 1
- noun naive (of a person or action) Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment. 1
- adjective naive not experienced: person 1
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Origin of naive
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < French, feminine of naïf, Old French naif natural, instinctive < Latin nātīvus native
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Parts of speech for Naive
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naive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
naive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for naive
adj naive
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- mincing — (of the gait, speech, behavior, etc.) affectedly dainty, nice, or elegant.
- teenage — of, relating to, or characteristic of a teenager.
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
- young — being in the first or early stage of life or growth; youthful; not old: a young woman.
adjective naive
- simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
- trusting — Law. of or relating to trusts or a trust.
- ingenuous — free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere.
- guileless — free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank.
- sincere — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
noun naive
- ingenue — the part of an artless, innocent, unworldly girl or young woman, especially as represented on the stage.
Antonyms for naive
adj naive
- matronly — of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a matron; maturely dignified; stately.
- mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- sophisticated — sophisticated.
- skilled — having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
- versed — of, relating to, or written in verse: a verse play.
adjective naive
- suspicious — tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
- shrewd — astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
- aware — If you are aware of something, you know about it.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
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