naive
Translation
naive, innocent, unsophisticated, gullible
Examples
She was very naive to believe his story.
She was very naive to believe his story.
He has a naive view of the world.
He has a naive view of the world.
It was naive of you to trust him.
It was naive of you to trust him.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) naive ((to do sth.)) to be naive to do something She was naive to trust him.
a naive ((person/question)) a naive person or question He asked a naive question about politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: innocent, simple, artless; Antonyms: sophisticated, cynical
Etymology
From French 'naïf' (natural, inborn), from Latin 'nativus' (born, native).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'native' person, new to a place and thus inexperienced and trusting.