naivete

Meanings

• noun

  Lack of experience, knowledge, or judgment in the ways of the world; innocent ignorance.

  - "Her naivete about the dangers of the internet led her to click on a phishing email."
  - "Despite his age, his naivete made him an easy target for scammers."

• noun

  Simplicity and sincerity, often used to describe an unspoiled and trusting attitude.

  - "The artist captured the naivete of childhood in her paintings."
  - "His naivete and kindness endeared him to everyone he met."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with naivete
believe , receive , deceive , perceive , achieve

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Variants

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naivete , naivetes

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Etymology

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From the French word 'naïveté,' derived from 'naïf,' meaning simple or innocent.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'naivete' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In French, 'naïf' can also mean 'simple-minded' or 'foolish'.

3. Naivete is sometimes used as a compliment, particularly when referring to a person's charming simplicity and sincerity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Innocence: A state of being free from guilt, corruption, or knowledge of evil.

2. Ignorance: Lack of knowledge or information.

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Culture

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Naivete has been a common theme in literature, particularly in coming-of-age stories and fairy tales, where it represents the innocence and purity of youth. In art, it can be seen in the works of primitive or folk artists, who often capture the simplicity and sincerity of the human experience.

How to Memorize "naivete"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young child with wide eyes and an innocent expression.
   - Imagine a person who trusts easily and has a simple, sincere attitude.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'naivete' with the image of a child.
   - Connect it to the feeling of trust and sincerity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'N-A-I-V-E-T-E' to remember the meaning: 'No experience, Always innocent, Vulnerable, Easy to trust, Trusting, Endearing, Simple'.

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