Naïvety (or naivety, naïveté, etc.), is the state of being naïve—, having or showing a lack of experience, understanding or sophistication, often in a context where one neglects pragmatism in favor of moral idealism. One who is naïve may be called a naif. == Etymology == In early use, the word `naïve` meant natural or innocent, and did n..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naivety