naively

The word “naively” has 1 syllable: naively

It's pronounced as /naɪˈiːvli/


What is synonym and antonym for naively?

In the thesaurus, “naively” has 7 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for naively

  • casually
  • foolishly
  • honestly
  • openly
  • simply
  • sincerely
  • stupidly

Antonyms for naively

Meanings of naively

  • adverb
    1. In a naive manner.

Example Sentences

  • She naively believed that everything would work out without any effort on her part.
  • Despite the warnings, he naively trusted strangers on the internet with personal information.
  • The young artist naively thought that success in the art world would come overnight.
  • Some people naively assume that good intentions alone can solve complex problems.
  • He naively invested his entire savings in a risky business without doing proper research.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to naively, such as: affectedly, artfully, artificially, cannily, casually, deceitfully, deceptively.

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