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NAIVE

(adj., adj.sat, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Naive.

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Naive - as an adjective

Marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience

Example: "A teenager's naive ignorance of life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
naif
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sophisticated

Naive - as an adjective satellite

Of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style

Example: "Primitive art such as that by grandma moses is often colorful and striking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
primitive

Inexperienced

Lacking information or instruction

Example: "Lamentably unenlightened as to the laws"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unenlighteneduninstructed

Not initiated; deficient in relevant experience

Example: "It seemed a bizarre ceremony to uninitiated western eyes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uninitiateuninitiated

Naive - as a noun

A naive person; a greenhorn.

Example Sentences

"She was naive and easily deceived by his lies."
"The young girl had a naive belief that everyone is kind and trustworthy."
"His naive approach to the project overlooked many potential obstacles."
"I used to be naive and thought I could change the world with my ideas alone."
"The tourists were naive to think they could explore the dangerous area without a guide."
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Word Game Points

Is NAIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, naive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NAIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is NAIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, naive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NAIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is NAIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, naive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NAIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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