NYT Dictionary

NAIVETE

/ˈnɑiːvteɪ/
NounNAHEEVTAYGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023

Meaning

Alternative spelling of naïveté.

Etymology

Origin: French

F. See Nave, and cf. Nativity

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

naivetenaivenessnaivetycandordirectnessgreennessignoranceinexperienceinnocenceartlessness

Antonyms

sophistication

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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