CEFR B2

Naive

adjective

Meaning

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment, often in a way that is innocent and trusting.

Examples

It was naive of him to think he could just walk into a high-paying job without any qualifications.
Her naive optimism made her believe that everyone had good intentions.

Synonyms: innocent, gullible, unsophisticated, credulous

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Naive (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /naɪˈiːv/

Definition

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment, often in a way that is innocent and trusting.

Examples

It was naive of him to think he could just walk into a high-paying job without any qualifications.
Her naive optimism made her believe that everyone had good intentions.
The young intern was quite naive about the complexities of corporate politics.

How to Use Naive

naive about (prepositional phrase): Lacking understanding or experience concerning a particular subject. — "Many young students are naive about the challenges of independent living."
naive to think (collocation): To show a lack of judgment by believing something unrealistic. — "It's naive to think that one person can change the entire system overnight."

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