naive or naïve /nī- or nä-ēvˈ/

1. (also naifˈ or naïfˈ) overtrusting and unworldly
2. With natural or unaffected simplicity, esp in thought, manners or speech
3. Artless
4. Ingenuous
5. Simplistic

naiveˈly or naïveˈly adverb

naiveˈness or naïveˈness noun

naiveté, naïveté /nä-ēvˈi-tā/, naivety or naïvety /nä-ēvˈti or nī-/ noun

1. Excessive trustingness
2. Natural simplicity and unreservedness of thought, manner or speech
3. Ingenuousness

naivˈist adjective

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