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naive
01
lacking experience and wisdom due to being young
Examples
She was naive to the ways of the world, trusting everyone she met without question.
His naive belief in the goodness of people often left him vulnerable to manipulation.
Examples
The naive student believed every word the speaker said, without questioning it.
Despite his age, he remained naive about the harsh realities of life.
03
lacking experience, wisdom, or understanding about the world, often resulting in being overly trusting or easily deceived
Examples
The naive approach to software development led to significant bugs in the program.
Taking a naive stance on cybersecurity left the company vulnerable to hacking.
04
(of an art style) intentionally avoiding advanced techniques, featuring bold simplicity, bright colors, and a childlike directness, often with little or no perspective
Examples
The artist embraced a naive style, using bright colors and simplistic forms to convey emotion.
Naive paintings often feature flat perspectives and exaggerated shapes, resembling children's drawings.
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