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naively

/naɪˈiːvli/

/nəˈivli/

Translations

naivelyadverb

/naɪˈiːvli/

/nəˈivli/

naïvementDe façon simple ou irréfléchie, sans tenir compte des réalités ou des complications.

She naively believed that everyone she met had good intentions.

Elle a naïvement cru que toutes les personnes qu’elle rencontrait avaient de bonnes intentions.

Additional translations

ingénumentPlus littéraire; avec innocence, sans expérience ni méfiance.

Synonyms

naivelyadverb

In a way that shows a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

She naively believed that everyone she met had good intentions.

Without considering or understanding the complexities or realities of a situation; simplistically.

The report assumes, naively, that all users will follow the rules.