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naive
adjective(na-ive)
marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
Synonyms: naif,
Antonyms: sophisticated,
Examples:
A teenager's naive ignorance of life.
The naive assumption that things can only get better.
This naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances.
naive
adjective(na-ive)
lacking information or instruction
Synonyms: unenlightened, uninstructed,
naive
adjective(na-ive)
of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style
Synonyms: primitive,
naive
adjective(na-ive)
not initiated; deficient in relevant experience
Synonyms: uninitiate, uninitiated,
Examples:
He took part in the experiment as a naive subject.
naive
adjective(na-ive)
inexperienced

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