Synonyms for naive

Other words for “naive”, grouped by meaning.

We found 16 synonyms for “naive”. The most common are naif, childlike, credulous, fleeceable, innocent.

adjective marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience

Synonymsnaif
Oppositessophisticated

adjective of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style

Synonymsprimitive
Similaruntrained

adjective inexperienced

adjective lacking information or instruction

Similaruninformed

adjective not initiated; deficient in relevant experience

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University