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 29 synonyms and 30 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for naively along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for naively
- artlessly
- candidly
- casually
- coolly
- cooly
- credulously
- foolishly
- frankly
- freely
- genuinely
- guilelessly
- honestly
- informally
- ingenuously
- innocently
- matter-of-factly
- naturally
- nonchalantly
- openheartedly
- openly
- relaxedly
- simply
- sincerely
- stupidly
- truly
- unaffectedly
- unceremoniously
- unfeignedly
- unpretentiously
Antonyms for naively
- affectedly
- archly
- artfully
- artificially
- calculatingly
- cannily
- craftily
- cunningly
- deceitfully
- deceptively
- deviously
- dishonestly
- falsely
- flatteringly
- furtively
- hypocritically
- insidiously
- insincerely
- pretentiously
- sharply
- shiftily
- slickly
- slily
- slyly
- sycophantically
- unctuously
- underhand
- underhanded
- underhandedly
- unnaturally
Meanings of naively
- adverb
- 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 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to naively, such as: affectedly, archly, artfully, artificially, artlessly, calculatingly, candidly.
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unceremoniously
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unaffectedly
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- naively
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- without any elaboration