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naive

/naɪˈiːv/
na · ive naɪ · ˈiːv
English Definition
adj. innocent, simple
中文释义
天真的，幼稚的
Significado en Español
ingenuo, cándido
한국어 뜻
순진한, 어리석은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngây thơ, khờ dại
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Example Sentence

She was too naive to suspect anything.

她太天真，没有怀疑。

Synonyms
innocent trusting
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “naive” as used in the sentence: “The young intern was naive, believing that every colleague would be as honest as he was.”

  1. A innocent
  2. B sophisticated
  3. C worldly
  4. D cunning
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A — innocent. “naive” means adj. innocent, simple

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ tourist believed every word the dishonest guide told him.

  1. A cynical
  2. B naive
  3. C worldly
  4. D shrewd
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B — naive. “naive” means adj. innocent, simple

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Common questions about “naive”

What does “naive” mean?

naive — adj. innocent, simple. In Chinese: 天真的，幼稚的.

How do you pronounce “naive”?

naive is pronounced /naɪˈiːv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: na · ive.

How do you use “naive” in a sentence?

She was too naive to suspect anything. (她太天真，没有怀疑。)

What are synonyms for “naive”?

innocent, trusting — all close in meaning to naive (adj. innocent, simple).

Is “naive” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. naive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “naive”?

naive(naive)

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