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- Dictionaryna·ive·té/ˌnäˌēvəˈtā/
noun
- 1. lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment: "the administration's naiveté and inexperience in foreign policy"
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The meaning of NAIVETE is a naive remark or action. How to use naivete in a sentence.
Naivete has four syllables and is pronounced nigh-eve-i-TAY. The root naïve is a French adjective meaning “natural, just born.” Because it suggests innocence or ignorance, naivete is often associated with children, who lack experience and knowledge.
noun. the quality or state of being naive; natural or artless simplicity. a naive action, remark, etc. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of naiveté 1. First recorded in 1665–75; from French; naive, -ity ( def ) Discover More. Example Sentences.
An instance or case of artlessness, foolishness, or lack of judgement; a naive action, remark, etc. Cf. naivety n. 2. 1673 Such an innocent piece of simplicity; 'twas such a naivetè .
na·ive·té. or na·ïve·té (nī′ēv-tā′, nä′-, nī-ē′vĭ-tā′, nä-) n. 1. The state or quality of being inexperienced or unsophisticated, especially in being artless, credulous, or uncritical. 2. An artless, credulous, or uncritical statement or act.
Naiveté is the quality or state of being naive, simple, or artless. It can also refer to a naive action or remark. Learn the pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of naiveté with examples from literature and media.
Naivete is the quality or state of being naive, simple, or artless. It can also be spelled as naivety or naïveté. See synonyms, antonyms, word forms, origin, and examples of naivete.
