naiveness

na·ive

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nah-eev]
- /nɑˈiv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nah-eev]
- /nɑˈiv/

Definitions of naiveness word

adjective naiveness having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous. 1
adjective naiveness 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 naiveness 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 naiveness not having previously been the subject of a scientific experiment, as an animal. 1
noun naiveness Lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity. 1

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Origin of naiveness

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 Naiveness

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naiveness 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.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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