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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
The reality of their relationship wasn't lost on the singer, despite her naivety about their ability to last.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
Whatever your opinion, Theroux has an impressive back catalogue of documentaries worth watching, each one tackling a thorny topic with his signature faux naivety and awkward charm.
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Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
25 Mar. 2026
Stratton called for an immediate increase to $25 an hour — a position her opponents, who supported a gradual increase to $17 per hour, said reflected naivety and a lack of Washington experience.
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Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
The joy, the positivity, and the wonderful naivety of this group are something to cherish.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for naivety
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
Whatever your opinion, Theroux has an impressive back catalogue of documentaries worth watching, each one tackling a thorny topic with his signature faux naivety and awkward charm.
—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
25 Mar. 2026
Stratton called for an immediate increase to $25 an hour — a position her opponents, who supported a gradual increase to $17 per hour, said reflected naivety and a lack of Washington experience.
—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
The joy, the positivity, and the wonderful naivety of this group are something to cherish.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for naivety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naivety
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Through a statement released via a spokesperson, Carvalho maintained his innocence amid the federal investigation.
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After his release, Weger attempted to get a new trial for Oetting's murder, sticking to his claims of innocence.
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As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.
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That ease and naturalness are paramount to Copeland.
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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The collection expressed an idea of contemporary simplicity, built through precise proportions, evolved materials and a new visual lightness.
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When an audience member posed a hypothetical choice between a flawed but distinctive film and a polished but unremarkable one, Leung said either would do, arguing that cinema’s goal was sincerity, in performance or in a director’s expression, rather than polish.
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Just when there are emotional moments of sincerity about healthcare denials causing bankruptcy and even death, the tone shifts with a joke about fan girls sending Mangione their underwear.
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Keeping Americans in the darkness about the parts of our history that include systemic racism not only perpetuates ignorance, but is a moral failure.
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In a world frequently divided by ignorance, bias, violence, and fear, Satrapi offered the possibility of understanding, resilience, and grace.
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“Naivety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naivety. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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