naive

• Beschreibt eine Person, der es an Erfahrung, Weisheit oder Urteilsvermögen fehlt und die oft eine vereinfachte oder arglose Sicht auf die Welt hat.

Describes a person who lacks experience, wisdom, or judgment, often showing a childlike or simplistic view of the world.

1. Lacking worldly experienceB2formal

   Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment due to innocence or simplicity.

   Naiv

   • She was so naive that she believed every promise he made.
   • His naive trust in strangers often got him into trouble.
   • It was naive of them to think the project would be easy.

   Synonymecallowcredulousgreengullibleinexperiencedingenuousinnocentsimpletrustingunsophisticatedunworldly

   Antonymeexperiencedknowledgeablesophisticatedworldlyworldly-wise

2. Artless or simple in styleC1formal

   Created without formal training, resulting in a simple, unaffected, or primitive style.

   Naiv (Kunst)

   • The painting has a naive charm that appeals to many viewers.
   • Her naive art style is reminiscent of folk traditions.
   • The sculpture's naive quality makes it feel authentic and heartfelt.

   Synonymeartlesschildlikenaturalprimitivesimpleunaffectedunsophisticated

3. InexperiencedB2formal

   Lacking the knowledge or skill that comes from practice or exposure.

   Unbedarft

   • He was naive about the complexities of the legal system.
   • The new intern is naive but eager to learn.
   • Her naive approach to negotiations showed her lack of experience.

   Synonymecallowgreeninexperiencedingenuousinnocentunseasonedunsophisticatedunworldly

   Antonymeexperiencedknowingsophisticatedworldly

4. Lacking informationB2formal

   Not having enough knowledge or instruction about a particular subject.

   Uninformiert

   • They were naive about the risks involved in the investment.
   • The public remains naive about the true extent of the problem.
   • Being naive about the rules led to their disqualification.

   Synonymeignorantunacquainteduneducateduninformedunknowledgeableunlearnedunschooleduntaughtuntutoredunversed

   Antonymeeducatedexperiencedinformedknowledgeablesophisticated

5. UninitiatedC1formal

   Not having been introduced to or experienced something; deficient in relevant experience.

   Unbedarft

   • To the naive observer, the process seems simple.
   • He was naive in the ways of corporate politics.
   • The book is written for those naive to the subject.

   Synonymecallowgreeninexperiencedunacquaintedunfamiliaruninitiatedunseasonedunsophisticatedunversedunworldly

   Antonymeexperiencedknowingseasonedsophisticatedworldlyworldly-wise