Naive

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Antonyms 1.4.3 Derived terms

English

Alternative spellings

• naif
• naïf
• naïve

Etymology

From French naïve, from Latin nativus 'native, natural'.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /naɪiv/

Adjective

naive

1. Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement.
2. (of art) Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.

Synonyms

• see WikiSaurus:naive

Antonyms

• see WikiSaurus:naive

Derived terms

• naively
• naivety
• naiveness

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