naive

The word “naive” has 2 syllables: na-ive

It's pronounced as /naɪˈiːv/

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In the thesaurus, “naive” has 18 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for naive along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for naive

noun
1. A naive person; a greenhorn.
adjective
1. Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
2. Not having been exposed to something.
3. (of art) Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.
4. Intuitive; designed to follow the way ordinary people approach a problem.

She was too naive to realize the true intentions behind his words.
Despite her intelligence, she remained naive when it came to matters of the heart.
The young explorer's naive optimism fueled his adventurous spirit.
It was clear that his naive approach to business would require some guidance.
The politician's naive promises left many skeptical about the proposed reforms.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to naive, such as: affected, artful, artificial, assuming, aware, careful, cautious.

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