naively
adverb/naɪˈiːvli/
/naɪˈiːvli/
(also naïvely)
- (disapproving) in a way that shows you lack knowledge, good judgement or experience of life and are willing to believe that people always tell you the truth
- I naively assumed that I would be paid for the work.
- They naively believe that technology is the answer to everything.
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- (art) in a style which is deliberately very simple, often uses bright colours and is similar to that produced by a child
- naively painted flowers
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