naive
/naɪˈiːv/
noun/naɪˈiːv/
/naɪˈiːv/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A naive person; a greenhorn.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Not having been exposed to something.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
(of art) Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.
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Meaning 5 · adjective
Intuitive; designed to follow the way ordinary people approach a problem.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “naive” when they mean: a naive person; a greenhorn..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “naive” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “naive” in professional communication.”
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