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naivety

noun

/naɪˈiːvɪti/

Meaning

The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.

Her naivety made her trust people too easily.

innocence, simplicity, gullibility, artlessness, inexperience

worldliness, sophistication, shrewdness

childlike naivety, political naivety, display naivety, youthful naivety

a particular spot, location, or position in space

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; practicality.

The ability to produce a desired or intended result.

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

Sternness or severity in manner or attitude; also strict economic policies.