NSW Selective & Scholarship
Naive
adjective/ny-EEV/
Trusting and inexperienced, so easily fooled or too simple in thinking.
In contextShe was too naive to notice that her friend was only joking.
Remember it
Naive sounds like 'ny-EVE' — think of someone brand new, like on day one, still learning.
Use it well
Use to gently point out a trusting or simple view that misses hidden dangers.