naiveté

American  

[nah-eev-tey, -ee-vuh-tey, -eev-tey, -ee-vuh-] / nɑ ivˈteɪ, -ˌi vəˈteɪ, -ˈiv teɪ, -ˈi və- /

Also naivety, or naïveté,

noun

1. the quality or state of being naive; natural or artless simplicity.

2. a naive action, remark, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of naiveté

First recorded in 1665–75; from French; naive, -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

This adventure travels much closer to the Everyman’s station, as good Ser Dunk struggles with imposter syndrome before circumstances and his naïveté force him to live up to the oath that every Westerosi knight takes, but few bother to follow.

From Salon

Simplicity is a discipline, not naïveté: Buffett avoided complexity not because he lacked skill, but because he recognized its dangers.

From MarketWatch

Simplicity is a discipline, not naïveté: Buffett avoided complexity not because he lacked skill, but because he recognized its dangers.

From MarketWatch

The combination of Mr. Black’s barely controlled craziness and Mr. Rudd’s cheerful gosh-darn naïveté makes the picture work, though the gags are uneven.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I wanted to laugh with them and sometimes their naivete is funny and endearing. But I never wanted to ridicule them. Of course, it’s a very scary thing to try and do.”

From Los Angeles Times