variants also naïvety
chiefly British

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Recent Examples of naivety The show navigated the stars' early domestic lives, with Simpson's apparent naivety endearing her to viewers. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 Confronted with Prussia’s world-class public educational system and effective tariffs, the British elite fretted about the naivety of free trade and the quality of their country’s breeding stock. John Micklethwait, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2014 Sometimes, these declarations are the product of naivety; other times, it’s done for clicks. Henry McIntosh, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 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, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for naivety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naivety
Noun
  • Sosa had previously claimed his innocence when asked about using PEDs, and had been estranged from his former franchise since his 2007 retirement.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Their attorneys have maintained the brothers’ innocence.
    Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Dozens of people shared the post, and most of the public shares showed critical commentary that questioned Hill’s sincerity.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Based on Michael Bond’s books, the original movie and especially the sequel stand out for their appeal to all ages — from the children toward whom they’re geared to the abundance of adults who relish their sincerity, humanity and flair.
    Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In turn, the film presents the trio as the three versions of womanhood: Pinky’s youth and naivete, Millie’s seductive ambition, and Willie’s maternal homemaker warmth.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
  • There’s a lot of naivete, certainly, in certain forms of popular music.
    Katherine Turman, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Philosophy that is aware of our ignorance is a step forward.
    Sean Illing, Vox, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Don the veil of ignorance, however, and the many positives start to make sense.
    Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025

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“Naivety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naivety. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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