Naiveness (Noun)
Meaning
Lack of sophistication or worldliness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her naiveness about the city's dangers made her a target for scammers and thieves.
- The artist's naiveness about the business side of the industry led to her being taken advantage of by her manager.
- The tourists' naiveness about local customs caused them to unintentionally offend the locals.
- The young actress's naiveness about the pressures of fame led to her struggling with anxiety and depression.
- The student's naiveness about the job market made him unprepared for the harsh realities of finding employment after graduation.