naively

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing, characterized by, or marked by lack of experience, knowledge, or judgment; unsophisticated.

  - "She made a naive mistake."
  - "The naive traveler was easily taken advantage of."
  - "Despite his naive appearance, the young man had a deep understanding of the subject."

• adjective

  Marked by or showing lack of experience, knowledge, or judgment.

  - "The naive student asked a simple question."
  - "The naive artist's painting lacked depth and complexity."
  - "The naive investor lost all his money."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with naively
natively , hatively , creatively

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Variants

List of all variants of naively that leads to same result
naive , naively , naiveness , naivenesses , naiver , naivest

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Etymology

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From Middle English: not versed in the world, from Old French naif, nai, neuter of naif, nasalized form of neuf, new, from Latin novus, new.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'naive' is also used in mathematics to refer to a function that does not depend on any external variables.

2. The word 'naive' comes from the Old French word 'naif', which means 'new' or 'unexperienced'.

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Related Concepts

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1. innocence: The state of being free from guilt, sin, or moral wrong.

2. unsophisticated: Lacking knowledge, experience, or refinement.

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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

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Culture

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In literature, 'naively' is often used to describe characters who are unsophisticated or innocent. In art, a naive style refers to works that are simple and unsophisticated, often produced by untrained artists. In music, 'naive' can refer to a simple or unsophisticated melody or composition.

How to Memorize "naively"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is new to a situation or topic. Visualize their lack of experience and knowledge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'naive' with the idea of newness or lack of experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'New and Innocent' to remember the meaning of 'naive'.

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