naivety
2 synonyms for naivety, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being naive; a lack of experience or worldly judgement.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
naivete
naiveness
Etymology
Formed from naive plus the suffix -ity; parallels the French naïveté.
Full origin of naivety →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.
