CEFR B2

naivety

noun

Meaning

The quality of being naive; a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment, often resulting in an innocent or unsophisticated view of the world.

Examples

His naivety about business deals led him to sign a very unfavorable contract.
Despite her age, she retained a certain naivety that made her charming to some.

Synonyms: innocence, gullibility, credulity, artlessness

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

naivety (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /na i ˈiːvɪti/

Definition

The quality of being naive; a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment, often resulting in an innocent or unsophisticated view of the world.

Examples

His naivety about business deals led him to sign a very unfavorable contract.
Despite her age, she retained a certain naivety that made her charming to some.
The film explores the naivety of youth, contrasting it with the harsh realities of adulthood.

Synonyms of naivety

Words with a similar meaning to naivety:

Antonyms of naivety

Words with the opposite meaning to naivety:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary