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naive

/naɪˈiːv/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Lacking knowledge or experience in a particular area.

    - "She was naive about the dangers of the internet."
    - "Despite his age, he was still naive about relationships."
  • adjective

    Simple and unsophisticated in art or literature.

    - "The naive paintings of the child prodigy were sold for millions."
    - "The naive folk songs captured the essence of the region."
Pronunciation
  1. /naɪˈiːv/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with naive
mave , cave , grave , wave , rave
Variants
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naive , naively , naiveness , naivenesses , naiver , naivest
Etymology
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From Old French 'naif' meaning 'sailor' or 'simple'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'naive' is often used in psychology to describe a person who is overly trusting or unsophisticated.

  2. In mathematics, a naive set is a set that does not contain any self-referential elements.

  3. The term 'naive' is also used in computer science to describe a program or algorithm that assumes the worst-case scenario, often leading to inefficient solutions.

  4. The word 'naive' comes from the Old French word 'naif', meaning 'sailor'. It is believed that the word came to be used to describe simple or unsophisticated people due to the association with sailors, who were often seen as unsophisticated or rough.

  5. In the context of art, the term 'naive' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'primitive' or 'outsider art'. However, 'naive' art is often characterized by a lack of self-consciousness and a raw, unrefined style, while 'primitive' art is often characterized by a lack of contact with Western culture and a distinct cultural identity.

Related Concepts
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  1. Innocence: A state of being free from knowledge of and experience with the bad aspects of life, often associated with naivete.

  2. Unsophistication: Lacking knowledge, experience, or refinement, often associated with naivete.

Quotes
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  1. He exhibits a "naïve" sort of confidence when talking about the doubts surrounding him and the perceived slights in the draft run-up.

    - Peter King,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},1 May 2006

  2. His crimes were described as mere bumps in the road, minor offenses committed by a man-boy described as innocent, "naïve", trusting, a simple country boy who got lost in airports and was astonished to find out that he could order a pizza over the phone.

    - Pat Jordan,{it}Harper's{/it},October 2004

  3. Secularism requires a commitment to civil liberty, which rests partly on respect for civil disobedience—peaceful acts of conscience that challenge rules of law. If civil libertarianism is "naïve", then so is the hope of secular government.

    - Wendy Kaminer,{it}Free Inquiry{/it},December 2008/January 2009
Culture
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In art, the term 'naive' is used to describe works produced by artists without formal training, often characterized by a lack of self-consciousness and a raw, unrefined style. In literature, 'naive' characters are often portrayed as innocent and unsophisticated.

How to Memorize "naive"

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  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'naive' with the idea of innocence or simplicity.
    - Think of a child or a simple-minded person when you hear the word.
    - Link the word to the concept of lack of experience or knowledge.

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    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Naiive: No Knowledge, Art, Innocence, Inexperienced, Vulnerable, Easy to deceive'.
    - Use a rhyme or phrase to help remember the word: 'Naive, like a wave, lacking knowledge and sophistication.'
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