naively

na-ive-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a naive manner; showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

  2. 2.

    In a simple or unsophisticated way.

Related words

Antonyms: cynically, shrewdly, sophisticatedly
See also: gullibly, innocently, naive
Synonyms: artlessly, credulously, gullibly, innocently

Etymology

From naive + -ly, from French naive, feminine of naif, from Latin nativus meaning "native, natural."