na·ive·té Audio Help /nɑivˈteɪ, -ˌivəˈteɪ, -ˈivteɪ, -ˈivə-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[nah-eev-tey, -ee-vuh-tey, -eev-tey, -ee-vuh-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. the quality or state of being naive; natural or artless simplicity.
2. a naive action, remark, etc.
Also, na·ïve·té, na·ive·te.
This is an interesting subject. I find it fascinating that some folks that think of themselves as learned and sophisticated can be so naive. Without naming names in a public place, I've had some interesting encounters of late.
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