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Naivety

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Definition

Naivety means a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Synonyms & similar words

naivete sophistication naiveness innocence gullibility simplicity credulity ignorance naiveness inexperience trustfulness unsophistication childishness naiveté ingenuousness naïveté naïvety greenness naïve credulousness naïvete ingenuity unworldliness

Example sentences

  1. Her naivety made her an easy target for scams.
  2. He approached the situation with childlike naivety.
  3. The young girl's naivety was evident in her trusting nature.
  4. His naivety about the world was endearing.
  5. Naivety can sometimes lead to costly mistakes.

Quotes

  • Innocence is bliss, but naivety is dangerous.
  • The world needs a balance of naivety and skepticism.
  • Naivety is not a weakness, but a quality to be nurtured.

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