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naivety

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Noun — The quality of being naive; a lack of experience or worldly judgement.

Etymology

Formed from naive plus the suffix -ity; parallels the French naïveté.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “naivety” mean?

The word “naivety” means the quality of being naive; a lack of experience or worldly judgement. In plain terms, the state of being naive — innocent or inexperienced in a way that can be endearing or a liability.

How do you pronounce “naivety”?

“Naivety” is pronounced nah-EEV-tee (/nɑːˈiːvti/ in IPA).

How do you use “naivety” in a sentence?

Here is “naivety” used in a sentence: “His naivety about office politics kept getting him into trouble.”

What part of speech is “naivety”?

“Naivety” is a noun.

Where does the word “naivety” come from?

The word “naivety” comes from French. Formed from naive plus the suffix -ity; parallels the French naïveté.

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