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naivety

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naivety /nʌɪˈiːv(ɪ)ti , nɑːˈiːv(ɪ)ti /
noun
(plural naiveties)
[mass noun] lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement:
his appalling naivety in going to the press.
innocence or unsophistication:
the charm and naivety of the early to mid fifties
they took advantage of his naivety and deep pockets.
– ORIGIN late 17th century: from French naïveté, from naïf, -ive (see naive).