Naif (Adjective)
Meaning
Marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience; "a teenager's naive ignorance of life"; "the naive assumption that things can only get better"; "this naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her naif enthusiasm for the new job was infectious, despite the long hours and low pay.
- The young artist's naif depiction of the cityscape was charming, but lacked perspective.
- The movie's naif portrayal of high school life was ridiculed by critics for its unrealistic portrayal.
- The scientist's naif trust in his data led him to make some startling claims that were later disproven.
- Her naif assumption that everyone was honest and trustworthy had often led to her being taken advantage of.