naivete

na-i-ve-te · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The quality or state of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or sophistication.

  2. 2.

    Innocent simplicity of nature or character.

Related words

Antonyms: cynicism, sophistication, worldliness
See also: gullibility, innocence, naivety
Synonyms: gullibility, ingenuousness, innocence, simplicity

Etymology

From French naivete, from naif meaning "naive," from Latin nativus meaning "native, natural."