Too willing to believe that someone is telling the truth, that people's intentions in general are good, or that life is simple and fair You're a naive little child People are often naive because they are young and/or have not had much experience of life
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She was very naive to believe that he'd stay with her.
Having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information
See examples of naive used in a sentence. These adjectives mean free from guile, cunning, or sham Naive sometimes connotes a credulity that impedes effective functioning in a practical world This naive simple creature, with his straightforward and friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances (arnold bennett).
Naive shares the same root as native, and originally meant natural or not artificial. it can still be used in a more positive meaning when describing a charming lack of artificiality, as in the naive style of folk art made by an untrained painter. If you describe someone as naive, you think they lack experience, causing them to expect things to be uncomplicated or easy, or people to be honest or kind when they are not. Having or marked by a simple, unaffectedly direct style reflecting little or no formal training or technique Definition of naive adjective from the oxford advanced learner's dictionary
(disapproving) (of a person or action) not showing enough knowledge, good judgement or experience of life
Too willing to believe that people always tell you the truth I can't believe you were so naive as to trust him! Naive means showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information It describes someone who is innocent or easily convinced, often because they have a childlike mind or no background in a particular area.
Showing or characterized by a lack of sophistication and critical judgment One who is artless, credulous, or uncritical From french naïve, from latin nativus (“native, natural ) When she was young and naive, she had dreamed of such a job
