naiveness

noun

Definition of naivenessnext
1
as in naiveté
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence I can't believe the naiveness of people who don't realize there's always some catch to so-called free offers

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2
as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere the innate naiveness of young children is one of their most endearing qualities

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naiveness
  1. innocence
  2. naivete
  3. simplicity
  4. sincerity
  5. credulity
  6. belief
  7. naivety
  8. ignorance
Noun
  • According to one lawyer, his client proved his innocence with a lie detector test.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The film captures the innocence and magic of childhood, brought to life through collaboration with Salaam Baalak Trust and the insights of NGOs such as the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation and Save the Children.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of innocence
Noun
  • Tascioni is an exuberant person by nature, which many antagonists mistake for naivete.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Biden’s naivete on the matter can perhaps be excused, but not Trump’s.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of naivete
Noun
  • Secondly, the industry has perpetuated a culture that values simplicity and tradition over modernization.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Minimalist cocktails will remain popular, focusing on simplicity while delivering complex flavors.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Stiles and Carlino steer the proceedings away from melodrama and broad comedy, rooting the movie in balanced, honest sincerity.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
  • For three seasons in Laramie, Wyo., Allen heaved 75-yard bombs in practice, lived off Applebee’s and charmed teammates with his leadership style, a goofy sincerity and plenty of drinking games.
    Rustin Dodd, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • In his absence — and the long-term absences, at various times, of Barnes, Quickley, Barrett, Poeltl, Kelly Olynyk and others — the Raptors have had to throw out some lineups that strain credulity as legitimate NBA lineups.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Confounding elements proliferate the picture, mostly dealing with character behaviors and situations that either strain credulity (like the Santa photo-op still running past the bar’s closing time) or lead to more questions than answers.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of credulity
Noun
  • Venus will conjunct Saturn in Pisces — shaking your expansive ninth house of adventure, wisdom and belief systems — presenting you with a chance to harness your intuition and emotional intelligence to create a practical plan.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
  • According to Verywell Mind, a sense of entitlement refers to an exaggerated belief that one deserves special treatment or rewards without necessarily having earned them.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of belief
Noun
  • Its designers' naivety shines through clearly, and its rough edges serve as clear reminders of why today's strict formalism has taken root, especially in AAA games where too-big budgets and payrolls leave no room at all for risk.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
  • There is a poignant naivety to that, even if his devotional dance soon segues into a fight — all the more dazzling, of course, for being fought and won by a man in a skirt.
    Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of naivety
Noun
  • This Better-Than List calls out those films and filmmakers who triumphed, defeating those who subjugated moviegoers to fear, bias, and ignorance.
    Armond White, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Specialty nurseries devoted to breeding, growing and selling rare and unusual plants are slowly disappearing in Southern California, due to high real estate costs and waning interest (or ignorance) from gardeners and landscape designers.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of ignorance
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