naivete

The word “naivete” has 3 syllables: na-ive-te

It's pronounced as /naɪˈiːvˌtɛ/


What is synonym and antonym for naivete?

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

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


Synonyms for naivete

Antonyms for naivete

  • artificiality
  • cynicism
  • dishonesty
  • incredulity
  • skepticism
  • sophistication
  • worldliness

Meanings of naivete

  • noun
    1. Lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity.

Example Sentences

  • Her charming naivete was endearing, making her seem innocent and genuine.
  • The leader's political decisions often reflected a certain level of naivete about international affairs.
  • Despite her intelligence, she occasionally displayed a surprising naivete in social situations.
  • The artist's work conveyed a sense of childlike wonder, reflecting a deliberate naivete in style.
  • Critics argued that the policy revealed a dangerous naivete about the complexities of the economy.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to naivete, such as: artificiality, credibility, credulity, credulousness, cynicism, dishonesty, guilelessness.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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easiness

  • credulity
  • gullibility
  • naivete
  • openness
  • receptiveness
  • receptivity
  • sensitivity

idealism

  • accomplishment
  • anticipation
  • artlessness
  • carelessness
  • certainty
  • childishness
  • confidence
  • dignity
  • elation
  • enthusiasm
  • evolution
  • excellence
  • expectation
  • fame
  • frankness
  • fulfillment
  • generosity
  • glory
  • grandeur
  • greenness
  • guilelessness
  • happiness
  • heroism
  • ideal
  • importance
  • impracticality
  • ingenuousness
  • integrity
  • majesty
  • merit
  • morality
  • naivete
  • naivety
  • nobility
  • optimism
  • precision
  • prominence
  • purity
  • quality
  • simpleness
  • sincerity
  • superiority
  • supremacy
  • transcendence
  • trust
  • unworldliness
  • virtue

naiveness

naivety


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