Synonyms for Naive
Definition of naive
adjective
- marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience; "a teenager's naive ignorance of life"; "the naive assumption that things can only get better"; "this naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances"
- of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style; "primitive art such as that by Grandma Moses is often colorful and striking"
- inexperienced
15 synonyms found
Writing tips for "naive"
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"Naive" in song lyrics
See how naive is used in real songs:
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"I got confined at 17, young and naive"
Binary Star — I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Part 1) -
"I can't believe that I was so naive"
Eddie Haskill — Higher Learning -
"I was just a little boy ever so naive"
Insane Clown Posse — Amy's in the Attic