naivety
noun
na·ive·ty
nä-ˈē-və-tē 
-ˈēv-tē,
nī-
variants
or less commonly naïvety
plural naiveties
chiefly British
: naïveté
If he compromised himself, then it was because of his political ignorance and naivety.—
The Times Literary Supplement (London)
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Examples of naivety in a Sentence
the contention that the royal family took advantage of the young Diana's naivety
Recent Examples on the Web
But Sonne’s performance balances that out by emphasizing Karoline’s childlike naivety, her relatable sensuality and open-hearted tendency to trust others — the last a quality that leads to her downfall.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
This journey can be very confusing and require a high degree of drive, problem-solving, and even a little bit of naivety.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
The 25-year-old Priscilla actress perfectly balances Jessie’s wide-eyed naivety and tenaciousness, as the young journalist is horrified by the violence but unable to look away.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Kazan deftly manages to convey Sister’s James struggle between innocent naivety and the loss of inner light that comes with considering ugly possible truths.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024
Then there's the true-to-life nostalgic musings of romantic naivety at fifteen and unrequited love looming on the high school bleachers.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2024
The problem is that expecting everything to go according to plan straddles the line between optimism and naivety.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
In body and soul, the formidable strength of Hercules meets a dash of Jethro Bodine’s affable naivety.
—Christopher Knight, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
The material addresses a very upsetting scenario from that age of naivety, in the face of an already intimidating court process.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 28 Sep. 2023
Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
This journey can be very confusing and require a high degree of drive, problem-solving, and even a little bit of naivety.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
The 25-year-old Priscilla actress perfectly balances Jessie’s wide-eyed naivety and tenaciousness, as the young journalist is horrified by the violence but unable to look away.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Kazan deftly manages to convey Sister’s James struggle between innocent naivety and the loss of inner light that comes with considering ugly possible truths.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024
Then there's the true-to-life nostalgic musings of romantic naivety at fifteen and unrequited love looming on the high school bleachers.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2024
The problem is that expecting everything to go according to plan straddles the line between optimism and naivety.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
In body and soul, the formidable strength of Hercules meets a dash of Jethro Bodine’s affable naivety.
—Christopher Knight, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
The material addresses a very upsetting scenario from that age of naivety, in the face of an already intimidating court process.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 28 Sep. 2023
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“Naivety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naivety. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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