Naively: meaning, definitions and examples
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naively
[ หneษชษชvli ]
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:
๐ต๐น ingenuamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคธเฅเคฎเคฟเคฏเคค เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช naiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan naif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะฒะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ naiwnie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ด ๆดใซ
๐ซ๐ท naรฏvement
๐ช๐ธ ingenuamente
๐น๐ท safรงa
๐ฐ๐ท ์์งํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุณุฐุงุฌุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ naivnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ naivne
๐จ๐ณ ๅคฉ็ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ naivno
๐ฎ๐ธ einfaldlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาฃาะฐะปะดัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sadษlรถvhlรผklษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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.
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- 22745 ger
- 22746 transgress
- 22748 naively
- 22749 barrio
- 22750 unprejudiced
- 22751 subduing
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