naively — In a way that shows lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; with innocent simplicity.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that shows lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; with innocent simplicity.
Pronunciation (IPA): /naɪˈiːvli/
Korean meaning: 순진하게, 어리석게
Korean pronunciation: 나-이브-리 (강세: 이브)
Example Sentences
- He naively thought he could become a millionaire by buying lottery tickets.
- I naively accepted the job offer without reading the contract carefully.
- She naively posted her vacation photos with her house address visible in the background.
naively
ADVERB//naɪˈiːvli//
In a way that shows lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; with innocent simplicity.
In a way that shows lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; with innocent simplicity.
She speaks naively while reality stares back starkly!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'naïf' meaning 'natural, innocent, artless.' The word originally described someone genuine and unaffected, but gradually shifted to mean 'lacking experience or wisdom.'
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📝Examples
“He naively thought he could become a millionaire by buying lottery tickets.”
“I naively accepted the job offer without reading the contract carefully.”
“She naively posted her vacation photos with her house address visible in the background.”
“The students naively expected the final exam to be easy.”
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