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naïve

[/naɪˈiːv/ or /nɑːˈiːv/]
adjective
ingênuo
1. lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent and trusting
She was naïve about the dangers of the internet.
Ela era ingênua quanto aos perigos da internet.
2. produced in a simple or natural style, without artificiality
The artist's naïve approach to painting created a charming effect.
A abordagem ingênua do artista à pintura criou um efeito encantador.
3. showing a lack of critical thinking or skepticism
It would be naïve to believe everything you read online.
Seria ingênuo acreditar em tudo que você lê online.
NYC Slang
green; wet behind the ears
Synonyms
innocentgullibleunsophisticatedcredulousartless
Antonyms
sophisticatedworldlycynicalskepticalshrewd

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ingênuo
most common usage
Brazil
inocente
alternative, emphasizing innocence
Portugal
ingénuo
Portuguese spelling of the same word
Brazil (informal)
cândido
slightly more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

naïve about someone/something
too naïve for one's own good
naïve optimism
naïve realism
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