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a. [ F. naïf, fem. naïve, fr. L. nativus innate, natural, native. See Native, and cf. Naïf. ] 1. Having native or unaffected simplicity; ingenuous; artless; frank; as, naïve manners; a naïve person; naïve and unsophisticated remarks. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Having a lack of knowledge, judgment, or experience; especially, lacking sophistication in judging the motives of others; credulous; as, a naive belief in the honesty of politicians. [ PJC ]

adv. In a naïve manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ F. See Naïve, and cf. Nativity. ] 1. The state or quality of being naive; lack of sophistication or worldliness.
Syn. -- naivete, naiveness. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 + PJC ]

A story which pleases me by its naïveté -- that is, by its unconscious ingenuousness. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An act displaying naivete; a naive remark or action. [ PJC ]

adv. In a naïve manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ F. See Naïve, and cf. Nativity. ] 1. The state or quality of being naive; lack of sophistication or worldliness.
Syn. -- naivete, naiveness. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 + PJC ]

A story which pleases me by its naïveté -- that is, by its unconscious ingenuousness. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An act displaying naivete; a naive remark or action. [ PJC ]