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naively

/ˈneɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does naively mean?

adverb

In a naive manner; without worldly wisdom or experience. Used to describe someone who acts or thinks in a simple or unsophisticated way.

Example

"She spoke naively about the dangers of the city, having never been there before."

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