naivety
noun
na·ive·ty
nä-ˈē-və-tē 
-ˈēv-tē,
nī-
variants
or less commonly naïvety
plural naiveties
chiefly British
: naïveté
If he compromised himself, then it was because of his political ignorance and naivety.—
The Times Literary Supplement (London)
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Examples of naivety in a Sentence
the contention that the royal family took advantage of the young Diana's naivety
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024
Now that’s naivety of an over-his-skis analytics nerd.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 May 2024
But Sonne’s performance balances that out by emphasizing Karoline’s childlike naivety, her relatable sensuality and open-hearted tendency to trust others — the last a quality that leads to her downfall.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
This journey can be very confusing and require a high degree of drive, problem-solving, and even a little bit of naivety.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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“Naivety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naivety. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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