naive
naïve [ nah-EEV ] | |
[ noun, adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (adj.) having an unaffected simplicity 2. (adj.) lacking sophistication and critical judgment 3. (n.) someone who is uncritical, innocent and trusting | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
We were naïve to have thought that we could give the Dalai Lama shelter in India without suffering the consequences. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
We were naive to let them back into the game. |
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