naiveness

noun

Definition of naivenessnext
1
as in naiveté
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence I can't believe the naiveness of people who don't realize there's always some catch to so-called free offers

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2
as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere the innate naiveness of young children is one of their most endearing qualities

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  1. innocence
  2. naivete
  3. simplicity
  4. sincerity
  5. credulity
  6. belief
  7. naivety
  8. ignorance
Noun
  • Currently, Paxton, who has maintained his innocence while not publicly commenting on the allegations against him, is scheduled to be deposed in Austin on Feb. 1.
    Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and maintained his innocence, continuing to falsely claim there was fraud.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of innocence
Noun
  • The naivete is challenging to understand when attackers use virtually every standard tool—from hardware and software to cloud resources—to conduct their operations.
    Denis Mandich, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Anderson plays Shelley with a consummate sweetness that sometimes registers as naivete.
    Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of naivete
Noun
  • But the liver had been seared to perfection in lard and expertly seasoned, so the dish was a triumph of simplicity.
    Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Additionally, the burial will no longer involve the use of three coffins made of cypress, lead, and oak, marking a significant departure from tradition in favor of simplicity.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • In addition to learning content, your audience needs to believe in the sincerity of the speaker.
    Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • During our conversation, Heidecker spoke about Slipping Away, the challenges of embracing sincerity, how his musical career has developed and flourished, the end of the world, and why his next record might need to be funny.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • Confounding elements proliferate the picture, mostly dealing with character behaviors and situations that either strain credulity (like the Santa photo-op still running past the bar’s closing time) or lead to more questions than answers.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
  • In less assured hands, the combination of genres might have backfired terribly, but director Alan Gibson shepherds the production through its various tones without ever straining credulity in a way that impedes the entertainment value.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of credulity
Noun
  • Other studies suggest peer support fosters belonging, community, social connectedness, resilience, belief in oneself, hope, and empowerment—all of which can contribute to overall well-being, even if those attributes are harder to measure than clinical symptoms.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This new second film is a story of fraternal bonds, community, belief, and care, told through the world of horses and men.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of belief
Noun
  • There was a perception among some that Kompany was displaying tactical naivety, inexperience and a stubbornness to adapt his principles.
    Andy Jones, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
  • To the everyday sort of life, these are empty, almost useless ingredients for anything else, but to create in, to write in, idle time, free time, even boredom, and naivety are really important and can be so powerful.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of naivety
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  • Howe certainly could not feign ignorance about the issue, because he was asked about the heckling.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Fittingly, one of the most terrifying scenes has little to do with the supernatural, but instead concerns itself with the grotesque ignorance that upholds the conditions that allow for the girls suffering.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of ignorance
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