Word: Naïve (Adj.)
Pronunciation: nah-eev
Word Meaning: Naïve describes a person who is innocent, lacking experience, and often easily deceived or unaffected by complex or subtle matters. It can also refer to things that are simple or childlike in a charming or endearing way.
Uses in Sentence:
- She was so naïve that she believed every word of the stranger’s story.
- The artwork had a naïve charm, capturing the simplicity of rural life.
Synonyms:
- Innocent
- Childlike
- Gullible
- Unsophisticated
- Inexperienced
Antonyms:
- Cynical
- Sophisticated
- Worldly
- Skeptical
- Experienced
Word Meaning in Hindi: भोला-भाला (Bhola-Bhala) – The term “भोला-भाला” in Hindi is often used to convey the meaning of naïve.
Word uses in Hindi:
- वह भोली-भाली नजर से दुनिया को देखती है। (She sees the world with naïve eyes.)
- उसकी भोला-भालीता ने उसे कई बार मुश्किलों में डाल दिया है। (His naïveté has landed him in trouble several times.)