Naive
Pronunciation
- IPA: /naɪˈiv/
Alternative forms
Origin
From French naïve, from Latin nativus ("native, natural").
Full definition of naive
Adjective
naive
- Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.Surely you're not naive enough to believe adverts!
- (of art) Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.I've always liked the naive way in which he ignores all the background detail.