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naivety

[/naɪˈiːvti/ or /naɪˈiːvətɪ/]
nounfemininepl: naiveties
ingenuidade
1. lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocence or credulity
Her naivety about the dangers of the internet put her at risk.
Sua ingenuidade sobre os perigos da internet a colocava em risco.
2. the quality of being naive; simplicity or artlessness
The painting's charm lies in its naivety and simplicity.
O encanto da pintura está em sua ingenuidade e simplicidade.
Synonyms
innocencesimplicityartlessnessguilelessnesscandorcredulityinexperience
Antonyms
sophisticationworldlinesscunningastutenessshrewdnesswariness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ingenuidade
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ingenuidade
common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ingenuidade
common usage
Portugal
ingenuidade
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

not to be taken in by one's naivety
shed one's naivety
youthful naivety
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