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Naivety

usgb/naɪˈiːvəti/Volume
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Negative Connotation

Naivety can suggest vulnerability in situations where critical thinking is expected.

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His naivety regarding investment schemes cost him his life savings.
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Easily Deceived

Naivety implies someone can be easily tricked due to a lack of experience.

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Because of her naivety, she trusted the fake email and shared her personal information.
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Not Always Negative

In some contexts, naivety can indicate an open-minded and genuine aspect of a person.

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Despite his mistakes, his naivety brought a sense of honesty to the group.
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