naive

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/naɪˈiːv/ English

Definitions

noun

A naive person; a greenhorn.

adjective

Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
Not having been exposed to something.
(of art) Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.
Intuitive; designed to follow the way ordinary people approach a problem.

Related words

Synonyms

ignorant inexperienced childlike unsophisticated ingenuous artless naif innocent simple simple-minded fleeceable gullible credulous unworldly immature callow

Associated

classifier idealistic trusting summation antigen outsider algorithm optimistic paradox

Rhymes

heave reprieve conceive perceive cleave relieve believe reave achieve eve

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