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also naïvety
as in innocence
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
the contention that the royal family took advantage of the young Diana's naivety
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Recent Examples of naivety
Unlike many child actors, Wright isn’t precocious so much as devastatingly genuine in her peculiar blend of wisdom and naivety.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Her daughter, 22, persistently tried to convince her of the scam, distressed by her mother’s naivety.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2025
The show navigated the stars' early domestic lives, with Simpson's apparent naivety endearing her to viewers.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Its designers' naivety shines through clearly, and its rough edges serve as clear reminders of why today's strict formalism has taken root, especially in AAA games where too-big budgets and payrolls leave no room at all for risk.
—Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Her daughter, 22, persistently tried to convince her of the scam, distressed by her mother’s naivety.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2025
The show navigated the stars' early domestic lives, with Simpson's apparent naivety endearing her to viewers.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Its designers' naivety shines through clearly, and its rough edges serve as clear reminders of why today's strict formalism has taken root, especially in AAA games where too-big budgets and payrolls leave no room at all for risk.
—Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naivety
Noun
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The beginning of the finale reveals that the explosion originated in the laundry room, where Graham was trying to declare his innocence to Donnie and Crystal (Destiny Hernandez).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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After years of claiming innocence, Rose admitted to gambling in 2004.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Learn more about how self-trust and interpersonal trust is earned through: care, competence, sincerity, and reliability.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
15 May 2025
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Vince Vaughn brings an unforced sincerity to the role of inexperienced entrepreneur Joey Scaravella, and the four nonnas (grandmothers) who join him in his unconventional culinary enterprise are played by Lorraine Bracco, Susan Sarandon, Talia Shire and Brenda Vacarro — heavy hitters moving nimbly.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Is there intimidation, naivete, fear of being alone?—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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On the contrary, the narrative voice mixes naivete and disbelief.—
Bartolomeo Sala,
The Dial,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Provider ignorance is a common reason for delayed diagnosis in the Black community; many doctors just aren't taught about Black skin pigment or skin barriers.—
Raelle Kennedy,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Rather than attempt a feeble defense of himself, Nick attacks June for the same willful ignorance her mother accused her of in Alaska.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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“Naivety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naivety. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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