Naivete (Noun)
Meaning
Lack of sophistication or worldliness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The traveler's naivete about the local customs led her to unintentionally offend her host.
- His naivete about the business world made him an easy target for the scam.
- The actress's naivete about the film industry made her unusually friendly and down-to-earth.
- The student's naivete about the complexities of the global economy was evident in her simplistic answers.
- The country's naivete about international politics made it vulnerable to diplomatic manipulation.