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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
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.
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Normally bubbling with positivity and naivety, Jacob experiences an emotional breakdown in this episode, which revolves around his adversarial relationship with his family during a surprise appearance from his masculine, drone-flying younger brother.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Normally bubbling with positivity and naivety, Jacob experiences an emotional breakdown in this episode, which revolves around his adversarial relationship with his family during a surprise appearance from his masculine, drone-flying younger brother.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naivety
Noun
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Teni, just 2 years old at the time, was forced to witness the appalling scene unfold through a lens of innocence.—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Attorneys for Michael Madigan opened their final bid to persuade jurors of his innocence by hearkening back to a memorable nickname for the former speaker: the Sphinx.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Min walks off after becoming convinced Chris doesn’t see a future with him (Yang plays his character’s sadness and disappointment in himself with touching sincerity) and Lee feels betrayed after an unforeseen development comes to light, the result of a drunken evening.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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The orange represents success, determination, and creativity while the blue stands for trust, loyalty, and sincerity and strength.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Darrow asked Bryan about the age of the Earth, about biblical miracles, such as when Joshua commanded the sun to stand still, and many more questions that revealed not only Bryan’s ignorance of science but his ignorance of the Bible as well.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2025
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Willful ignorance and wishful thinking had defined not just those 24 hours, but my life in Los Angeles.—
David A. Goodman,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Naivety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naivety. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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