mente ingênua
[ˈmẽ.tʃi ĩ.ʒeˈnu.ə]
noun phrasefemininepl: mentes ingênuas
naive mind; innocent mind
1. A mind characterized by lack of worldly experience, skepticism, or critical judgment; an innocent or unsuspecting intellect
She had a naive mind that made her susceptible to manipulation.
Ela tinha uma mente ingênua que a tornava suscetível à manipulação.
2. A person who lacks cunning, experience, or sophistication in understanding complex social situations
His naive mind couldn't comprehend the political intrigue.
Sua mente ingênua não conseguia compreender a intriga política.
NYC Slang
babe in the woods; greenhorn
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