Unworldly

usgb/ʌnˈwɜːrldli/
adjective

Not familiar with the ways of the world, innocent and naive.

The unworldly teenager was easily deceived by the stranger.
Visual representation of "unworldly" - Not familiar with the ways of the world, innocent and naive.

Often appears as...

  • unworldly individual
  • an unworldly perception
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Lack of Experience

Highlights someone's innocence due to limited exposure to the complex social world.

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Her unworldly view of big city life quickly changed when she moved there.
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Easily Fooled

Such a person may be more susceptible to deception because they trust too easily.

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The con artist took advantage of the unworldly old man.
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