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CIDE DICTIONARY
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naïve

CIDE DICTIONARY

naïvea. [F. naïf, fem. naïve, fr. L. nativus innate, natural, native. See Native, and cf. Naïf.].
  •  Having native or unaffected simplicity; ingenuous; artless; frank; as, naïve manners; a naïve person; naïve and unsophisticated remarks.  [1913 Webster]
  •  Having a lack of knowledge, judgment, or experience; especially, lacking sophistication in judging the motives of others; credulous; as, a naive belief in the honesty of politicians.  [PJC]

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