Naively: meaning, definitions and examples
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naively
[ ˈneɪɪvli ]
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.
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:
🇵🇹 ingenuamente
🇮🇳 मासूमियत से
🇩🇪 naiv
🇮🇩 dengan naif
🇺🇦 наївно
🇵🇱 naiwnie
🇯🇵 素朴に
🇫🇷 naïvement
🇪🇸 ingenuamente
🇹🇷 safça
🇰🇷 순진하게
🇸🇦 بسذاجة
🇨🇿 naivně
🇸🇰 naivne
🇨🇳 天真地
🇸🇮 naivno
🇮🇸 einfaldlega
🇰🇿 аңғалдықпен
🇬🇪 უმიზეზოდ
🇦🇿 sadəlövhlüklə
🇲🇽 ingenuamente
Word origin
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.