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naivety
nah-EEV-tee
Naivety (noun) means the quality of being naive; a lack of experience or worldly judgement. Example: “His naivety about office politics kept getting him into trouble.”
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The quality of being naive; a lack of experience or worldly judgement.
"His naivety about office politics kept getting him into trouble."
"There is a certain charm in the naivety of a child's drawing."
How to use naivety
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being naive — innocent or inexperienced in a way that can be endearing or a liability.
UK vs US
Naivety is the more common spelling in British English; naïveté (borrowed directly from French) is more common in American English.
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naivete
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Etymology
Formed from naive plus the suffix -ity; parallels the French naïveté.
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naivete
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Rhymes for naivety
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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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