naive

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

ruОписывает человека, которому не хватает опыта, мудрости или рассудительности, часто проявляющего наивный или упрощённый взгляд на мир.esDescribe a una persona a la que le falta experiencia, sabiduría o discernimiento, mostrando a menudo una visión ingenua o simplificada del mundo.frDécrit une personne manquant d'expérience, de sagesse ou de discernement, ayant souvent une vision naïve ou simplifiée du monde.deBeschreibt eine Person, der es an Erfahrung, Weisheit oder Urteilsvermögen fehlt und die oft eine vereinfachte oder arglose Sicht auf die Welt hat.ptDiz-se de quem age com simplicidade e falta de experiência ou malícia, acreditando nas coisas com facilidade. Também pode indicar uma pessoa que tem uma visão simplista ou pouco realista do mundo.zh形容人缺乏经验、智慧或判断力，常对事物抱有天真或过于简单的看法；也可指想法、行为等因缺乏经验而显得幼稚、不切实际。arيصف شخصًا يفتقر إلى الخبرة أو الحكمة أو التمييز، وغالبًا ما ينظر إلى الأمور نظرة بسيطة أو ساذجة ويثق بالآخرين بسهولة.

1. Lacking worldly experience B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНаивныйesIngenuo, falto de experienciafrNaïf (manque d'expérience du monde)deNaivptIngênuozh天真的arساذج

   Synonyms: callowcredulousgreengullibleinexperiencedingenuousinnocentsimpletrustingunsophisticatedunworldly

   Antonyms: experiencedknowledgeablesophisticatedworldlyworldly-wise

2. Artless or simple in style C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНаивныйesIngenua, sencilla (en el arte)frnaïf (style naïf)deNaiv (Kunst)ptNaïfzh稚拙arساذج فنيًّا

   Synonyms: artlesschildlikenaturalprimitivesimpleunaffectedunsophisticated

3. Inexperienced B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНеопытныйesInexperto, falto de experienciafrInexpérimentédeUnbedarftptInexperientezh缺乏经验的arقليل الخبرة

   Synonyms: callowgreeninexperiencedingenuousinnocentunseasonedunsophisticatedunworldly

   Antonyms: experiencedknowingsophisticatedworldly

4. Lacking information B2 formal

   Not having enough knowledge or instruction about a particular subject.

   • 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.

   ruНеосведомлённыйesFalta de informaciónfrIgnorant / non informédeUninformiertptDesinformadozh缺乏了解的arغير مطّلع

   Synonyms: ignorantunacquainteduneducateduninformedunknowledgeableunlearnedunschooleduntaughtuntutoredunversed

   Antonyms: educatedexperiencedinformedknowledgeablesophisticated

5. Uninitiated C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНеопытныйesNo iniciadofrNon initiédeUnbedarftptInexperientezh无经验的arغير مُطَّلِع

   Synonyms: callowgreeninexperiencedunacquaintedunfamiliaruninitiatedunseasonedunsophisticatedunversedunworldly

   Antonyms: experiencedknowingseasonedsophisticatedworldlyworldly-wise

• naiver comparative form
• naivest superlative form