naive

/nɑ:'i:v/ Cách viết khác : (naive) /neiv/

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Word: Naive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: The word "naive" describes someone who is innocent, lacking experience, or not fully aware of the complexities of a situation. A naive person often has a simple, trusting view of the world and may believe things that are not true because they don't know any better.

Usage Instructions:

• "Naive" is used to describe people, ideas, or actions that reflect a lack of experience or sophistication.
• It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on how you want to express simplicity and innocence versus ignorance.

Examples:

1. Simple Usage: "She was so naive to think everyone would be nice to her."
2. Advanced Usage: "His naive approach to investing led him to lose money because he didn't understand the risks involved."
3. In Art: "The painter's naive style gives the artwork a unique charm, as it lacks formal training yet shows great creativity."

Word Variants:

• Naivety (noun): The quality of being naive. Example: "Her naivety often made her the target of jokes."
• Naively (adverb): In a naive manner. Example: "He naively believed that everyone would help him."

Different Meanings:

1. Innocent and Trusting: A person who is easily deceived due to their lack of experience.
2. Simple or Unsophisticated: Often used to describe art or writing that is straightforward and uncomplicated, lacking sophistication.

Synonyms:

• Innocent
• Unsophisticated
• Simple-minded
• Gullible
• Green (informal)

Idioms & Phrasal Verbs:

While "naive" doesn’t have specific idioms or phrasal verbs, you can use it in phrases like: - "Living in a naive bubble," which means someone is unaware of the realities or complexities of life.

Conclusion:

Being naive can be seen as a charming quality, like the innocence of a child, or it can be a disadvantage, as it may lead to being taken advantage of.

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Adjective

1. not initiated; deficient in relevant experience
   • it seemed a bizarre ceremony to uninitiated western eyes
   • he took part in the experiment as a naive subject
2. lacking information or instruction
   • lamentably unenlightened as to the laws
3. inexperienced
4. 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
5. 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

Synonyms

• uninitiate
• uninitiated
• uninstructed
• unenlightened
• primitive
• naif