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Definition of Naive
1. Adjective. Marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience. "This naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances"
Exact synonyms: Naif
Also: Credulous, Uninformed, Unworldly
Similar to: Childlike, Dewy-eyed, Round-eyed, Simple, Wide-eyed, Credulous, Fleeceable, Green, Gullible, Ingenuous, Innocent, Simple-minded, Unsophisticated, Unworldly
Derivative terms: Naiveness
Antonyms: Sophisticated
Also: Credulous, Uninformed, Unworldly
Similar to: Childlike, Dewy-eyed, Round-eyed, Simple, Wide-eyed, Credulous, Fleeceable, Green, Gullible, Ingenuous, Innocent, Simple-minded, Unsophisticated, Unworldly
Derivative terms: Naiveness
Antonyms: Sophisticated
2. Adjective. Of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style. "Primitive art such as that by Grandma Moses is often colorful and striking"
3. Adjective. Inexperienced.
4. Adjective. Lacking information or instruction. "Lamentably unenlightened as to the laws"
5. Adjective. Not initiated; deficient in relevant experience. "He took part in the experiment as a naive subject"
Exact synonyms: Uninitiate, Uninitiated
Similar to: Inexperienced, Inexperient
Derivative terms: Naiveness, Uninitiate
Similar to: Inexperienced, Inexperient
Derivative terms: Naiveness, Uninitiate
Definition of Naive
1. lacking sophistication [adj NAIVER, NAIVEST] : NAIVELY [adv] / a naive person [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Naive
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