C1nounpsychologysociety
US/naɪˈiː.və.ti/
UK/naɪˈiː.və.ti/
a lack of experience that makes someone trust people too easily or expect too much
In context
His naivety made him an easy target for the scammers.
She smiled at the naivety of the young intern's question.
It was political naivety to believe the promises would be kept.
Words that go with naivety
adjective + noun
- sheer naivetyIt was sheer naivety to trust him.
- youthful naivetyHer youthful naivety soon disappeared.
- political naivetyThe plan showed political naivety.
- touching naivetyHe spoke with touching naivety about the future.
noun + preposition
- naivety aboutHis naivety about money cost him dearly.
verb + noun
- show naivetyThe report shows naivety on security.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He has a lot of naive.Correct: He has a lot of naivety.