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naive
01
lacking experience and wisdom due to being young
02
not initiated; deficient in relevant experience
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inexperienced
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lacking experience, wisdom, or understanding about the world, often resulting in being overly trusting or easily deceived
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of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style
Example
She was naive to the ways of the world, trusting everyone she met without question.
The naive teenager fell for the scam, unaware of the deception behind the enticing offer.
His naive belief in the goodness of people often left him vulnerable to manipulation.
His naive optimism about the future was endearing, but sometimes unrealistic given the harsh realities of life.
Despite her intelligence, her naive nature led her to make poor decisions based on idealistic beliefs.
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