Naivety
/ˈnaɪvɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
His naivety led him to trust strangers too easily.
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Commentary
Often spelled "naïveté" in formal texts, it denotes simplicity or innocence, sometimes implying vulnerability in legal contexts.
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