Naivete: meaning, definitions and examples
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naivete
[ nษหษชหveษชt ]
innocence, simplicity
Naivete refers to a lack of experience or sophistication, often resulting in a childlike innocence or simplicity. It can describe a state of being gullible or overly trusting, due to a lack of knowledge about the complexities of life.
Synonyms
artlessness, gullibility, innocence.
Examples of usage
- Her naivete made her believe in every promise.
- Despite his naivete, he approached the world with optimism.
- The naivete of youth often leads to unexpected lessons.
Translations
Translations of the word "naivete" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ingenuidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคฆเคพเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Naivitรคt
๐ฎ๐ฉ naif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะฒะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ naiwnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก้ชๆฐใ
๐ซ๐ท naรฏvetรฉ
๐ช๐ธ naivete
๐น๐ท saflฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์์งํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฐุงุฌุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ naivita
๐ธ๐ฐ naivita
๐จ๐ณ ๅคฉ็
๐ธ๐ฎ naivnost
๐ฎ๐ธ naivitet
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐะธะฒะฝะพััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ saflฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ ingenuidad
Etymology
The term 'naivete' is derived from the French word 'naรฏvetรฉ', which itself comes from the Latin word 'nativitas', meaning 'birth'. The connotation of the word has evolved over time, often used to describe someone who is unsophisticated or unworldly. In the context of art and culture, naivete can also refer to a style that is characterized by a simplicity and lack of pretense. The concept has been both celebrated and criticized, depending on the perspective of the observer. In various philosophical discourses, naivete is sometimes linked to the ideas of authenticity and the genuine experience of life, untouched by cynicism or skepticism. As language itself evolves, the application and perception of naivete continue to change, reflecting broader societal attitudes toward innocence and authenticity.