Naively: meaning, definitions and examples

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naively

 

[ หˆneษชษชvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a naive or unsuspecting manner.

Synonyms

credulously, innocently, trustingly

Examples of usage

  • She naively believed everything he told her.
  • He naively trusted that the plan would work out.
Context #2 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a simple or childlike way.

Synonyms

childishly, innocently, simply

Examples of usage

  • She smiled naively at the puppy.
  • He approached the problem naively, without overthinking it.

Translations

Translations of the word "naively" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ingenuamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคธเฅ‚เคฎเคฟเคฏเคค เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช naiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan naif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั—ะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naiwnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด ๆœดใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท naรฏvement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ingenuamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท safรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆœ์ง„ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณุฐุงุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naivnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naivne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉ็œŸๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naivno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einfaldlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐาฃา“ะฐะปะดั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒ–แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sadษ™lรถvhlรผklษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ingenuamente

Etymology

The word 'naively' is derived from the adjective 'naive,' which comes from the Old French word 'naif,' meaning natural, native, or rustic. Over time, 'naive' evolved to describe someone lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment. The adverb form 'naively' retains this sense of innocence or simplicity in its usage.

See also: naivety.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,748, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.