Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
naive
Adjective
/naɪˈiːv/
Definition
Lacking experience or sophistication; innocent and trusting.
Examples
- Her naive belief that everyone was kind led to her disappointment.
- The naive child thought that the storybook character was real.
- His naive approach to the business world resulted in several mistakes.
Meaning
Naive describes someone who is simple, innocent, and lacking worldly experience or judgement.
Synonyms
- innocent
- unsophisticated
- gullible
- simple
- ignorant
