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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
Online scammers exploit naivety, which is why, while surfing the internet, operate as if surfing for real: remain alert.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024
Now that’s naivety of an over-his-skis analytics nerd.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 May 2024
But Sonne’s performance balances that out by emphasizing Karoline’s childlike naivety, her relatable sensuality and open-hearted tendency to trust others — the last a quality that leads to her downfall.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
This journey can be very confusing and require a high degree of drive, problem-solving, and even a little bit of naivety.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024
Now that’s naivety of an over-his-skis analytics nerd.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 May 2024
But Sonne’s performance balances that out by emphasizing Karoline’s childlike naivety, her relatable sensuality and open-hearted tendency to trust others — the last a quality that leads to her downfall.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
This journey can be very confusing and require a high degree of drive, problem-solving, and even a little bit of naivety.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for naivety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naivety
Noun
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The verdict came as a disappointment to Woodland, who maintains his innocence and had hoped for leniency.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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And last week, Baca filed a motion request a finding of factual innocence, a move that could ease the path to financial compensation for the decades Duran spent behind bars.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
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Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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The naivete is challenging to understand when attackers use virtually every standard tool—from hardware and software to cloud resources—to conduct their operations.Denis Mandich, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Anderson plays Shelley with a consummate sweetness that sometimes registers as naivete.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 7 Sep. 2024
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What’s the difference between ignorance and apathy?Fiona Tapp, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because so many celebrities presume to lecture us on behavior and politics, the game’s display of ignorance on both the professional and civilian side is stunning.Armond White, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Naivety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naivety. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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