naivete

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Noun naivete has 1 sense

naivete, naivety, naiveness - lack of sophistication or worldliness
--₁ is a kind of quality
Antonyms: sophistication, worldliness
--₁ has particulars:
artlessness, innocence, ingenuousness, naturalness; credulousness, gullibility; simplicity, simple mindedness

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Naivete

Noun

Sense 1:

Lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocence.

Example sentences:

Her naivete was evident as she fell for his deceitful tricks.
The young princess's naivete was endearing to those around her.
It is important to protect children's naivete and preserve their innocence.

Sense 2:

Unaffected simplicity; lack of guile or cunning.

Example sentences:

His naivete was refreshing in a world full of deceitful individuals.
She approached every situation with naivete, always assuming the best in people.
The painter's naivete was evident in his simplistic yet captivating art.

Sense 3:

The quality of being inexperienced or unsophisticated on a specific topic.

Example sentences:

His naivete about politics was evident as he asked basic questions during the interview.
Despite her naivete in finance, she managed to make wise investment decisions.
It took time for him to overcome his naivete in the world of business.