naive in Italian

naive in Italian is ingenuo, candido, semplice — naive means lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.

naive in Italian

ingenuo

adj

Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

candido

adj

Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

semplice

adj

Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

credulone

adj

Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

sempliciotto

adj

Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

spontaneo

adj

Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

What does "naive" mean?

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."
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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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”.

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.

Similar words in Italian

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Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "naive" in Italian?

"naive" in Italian is ingenuo, candido, semplice. 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 Italian, "naive" is ingenuo, candido, semplice.

Are there other ways to say "naive" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "naive": ingenuo, candido, semplice, credulone, sempliciotto, spontaneo.

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