noun
- plural of naivete; instances of lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent or unsophisticated qualities or behaviors
Usage: formal
Examples
- The young diplomat’s naivetes were evident in his first international negotiations.
- Her charming naivetes made her popular among her more cynical colleagues.
- The professor discussed the various naivetes displayed by the characters in the novel.
- Despite his intelligence, his naivetes about human nature often surprised his friends.
- The film explores the naivetes of youth through its coming-of-age story.
- Their political naivetes became apparent during the heated debate.