Naivete Definition
nīēv-tā, nä-, nī-ēvĭ-tā, nä-
noun
The quality or state of being naive; simplicity; artlessness.
Webster's New World
An artless, credulous, or uncritical statement or act.
American Heritage
A naive action or remark.
Webster's New World
Naivete is a lack of knowledge or sophistication.
An example of a person's naivete is when she falls for an obvious trick or prank.
YourDictionary
Alternative spelling of naïveté.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Naivete
Noun
Singular:
naivete
Plural:
naivetes, naivetsOrigin of Naivete
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French naïveté from Old French naivete native disposition from naif artless naive
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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