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naive in German

naive in German is naiv, unbefangen, blauäugig — naive means lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.

naive in German

naiv
adj
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
unbefangen
adj
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
blauäugig
adj
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

What does "naive" mean?

  1. adj Lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.
    "It was naive of him to think the deal had no hidden costs."
  2. noun A person who is naive; someone easily fooled.
    "He wasn't some naive fresh out of school — he'd run three companies."
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naive in a sentence

  • It was naive of him to think the deal had no hidden costs.
  • She admitted her younger self had been naive about how the industry really worked.
  • He wasn't some naive fresh out of school — he'd run three companies.

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What is "naive" in German?
"naive" in German is naiv, unbefangen, blauäugig. naive means: Lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.
How do you use "naive" in a sentence?
Example: "It was naive of him to think the deal had no hidden costs." In German, "naive" is naiv, unbefangen, blauäugig.
Are there other ways to say "naive" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "naive": naiv, unbefangen, blauäugig.
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