naivety — lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocence or simplicity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocence or simplicity
Pronunciation (IPA): /naɪˈiːvəti/
Example Sentences
- Her naivety was so refreshing that even the cynical boss smiled.
- His naivety about online shopping resulted in buying a 'diamond' ring for $5.
- The politician's naivety about social media led to several embarrassing posts.
naivety
NOUN[/naɪˈiːvəti/]
lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocence or simplicity
💡 Concept
lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocence or simplicity
🎵 Rhyme
Naive activity defies gravity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/naɪˈiːvəti/
🇬🇧 UK/naɪˈiːvəti/
🌳Etymology
Rootnaive
Suffix--ty
🎵Rhyme
gravitycavityactivity
gravity
cavity
activity
🔗Collocations
political naivety
show naivety
youthful naivety
charming naivety
overcome naivety
naivety about money
📝Examples
“Her naivety was so refreshing that even the cynical boss smiled.”
😄 Fun example
“His naivety about online shopping resulted in buying a 'diamond' ring for $5.”
😄 Fun example
“The politician's naivety about social media led to several embarrassing posts.”
“Despite his naivety, he managed to succeed through pure determination.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
innocencesimplicitygullibilityingenuousnessartlessness
Antonyms
sophisticationcynicismworldliness
Related
naivenaivelyinnocentcredulousunworldly
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