Naive

Pronunciation: /ˌnaɪˈiːv/

Naive (adjective)

  1. Having little experience or knowledge, often trusting others too easily.
  2. Simple and natural, without artificiality or sophistication.

Examples

  • The naive intern believed everything he was told.
  • She was too naive to see the risks involved.

Common collocations: naive belief, naive approach, naive assumption, naive charm, naive style

Synonyms of Naive

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Naive

  • describing someone experienced and sophisticated
  • describing someone distrustful of others' motives