Naive ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Naive ( adjective )

1. Having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality.
2. Lacking experience, wisdom or judgment.
3. Having or showing a lack of worldly experience and understanding.

Origin:

French naïf, from old french, from latin nativus native.

Examples:

1. The young girl was naive about the ways of the world.
2. He had a naive belief that everything would work out.
3. He was naive to think that he could win the game easily.
4. He gave a naive response to the question.
5. The child's naive innocence was refreshing.

(As a noun)

Naive ( noun )

1. Having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality.
2. Lacking experience, wisdom or judgment.
3. Having or showing a lack of worldly experience and understanding.

Origin:

French naïf, from old french, from latin nativus native.

Examples:

1. The young girl was naive about the ways of the world.
2. He had a naive belief that everything would work out.
3. He was naive to think that he could win the game easily.
4. He gave a naive response to the question.
5. The child's naive innocence was refreshing.