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also naïvety
as in innocence
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
the contention that the royal family took advantage of the young Diana's naivety
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Recent Examples of naivety
Beyond the fallout of U.S. threats and damaging attention on the court's questionable processes, the charges expose the ICC to accusations of selective justice and dangerous naivety about the realities of asymmetric warfare.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Kevin Thompson, a finance expert and the founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, said Gen Z's optimism might be rooted in the naivety of youth rather than Trump's campaign.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Instead of making attempts to work with me, the card company took me to court where my naivety was taken advantage of.
—Mourice "mo" Hylton, Sun Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024
As Selma, Bjork is a mesmerizing mix of girlish naivety and nearly feral feeling.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Kevin Thompson, a finance expert and the founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, said Gen Z's optimism might be rooted in the naivety of youth rather than Trump's campaign.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Instead of making attempts to work with me, the card company took me to court where my naivety was taken advantage of.
—Mourice "mo" Hylton, Sun Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024
As Selma, Bjork is a mesmerizing mix of girlish naivety and nearly feral feeling.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naivety
Noun
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According to one lawyer, his client proved his innocence with a lie detector test.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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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
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Much like the moon — which happens to be Cancer's planetary ruler — Mary has an emotional pull that stirs something deep in those around her, effortlessly drawing them into her orbit with her heartfelt sincerity and loving nature.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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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
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Tascioni is an exuberant person by nature, which many antagonists mistake for naivete.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Biden’s naivete on the matter can perhaps be excused, but not Trump’s.John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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“Naivety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naivety. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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