Naive
easyny-EEV
adjective
Definition
Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
Examples
“It was naive to think the problem would solve itself.”
“Her naive trust in strangers sometimes put her at risk.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Naive is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "ingenuous" or "credulous" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "worldly".
Related GRE Words
guileless
Innocent and without deception; artless and sincere
ingenuous
Innocent and unsuspecting; candid and sincere
gullible
Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
arduous
Requiring great effort; difficult and tiring
aesthetic
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
resilient
Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and flexible
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