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naïef — meaning in English

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English meaning

gullible adj Easily fooled, deceived, or persuaded to believe something untrue.
naive adj Lacking experience, judgment, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.

Senses

naïef is used for these senses in English:

gormless (chiefly, UK, Commonwealth, Ireland, of a person) Lacking intelligence, sense or understanding; foolish.
gullible Easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.
naive Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

naive — full definition

adj Lacking experience, judgment, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.
noun A person who is naive; someone easily fooled.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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