Naive

Pronunciation

• IPA: /naɪˈiv/

Alternative forms

• naïve

Origin

From French naïve, from Latin nativus ("native, natural").

Full definition of naive

Adjective

1. Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.Surely you're not naive enough to believe adverts!
2. (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.

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Derived terms

• naively
• naivete
• naivety
• naiveness

Related terms

• naif
• naïf

Anagrams

• naevi, navie