Meaning: Lacking experience or judgment; easily deceived
Hindi: भोला, अनुभवहीन
Synonyms: gullible, innocent, inexperienced, credulous
Antonyms: sophisticated, worldly, experienced
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
naive in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
As 'brutal' is synonymous to 'harsh' , 'naive' is synonymous to ________.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) simple
Answer: simple
Explanation:
The word "naive" means innocent, inexperienced, or lacking in worldly knowledge – भोला-भाला या सीधा-सादा.
Let’s compare the given options:
• Wise – knowledgeable and experienced – बुद्धिमान → ❌ Opposite meaning
• Worldly – experienced in life, especially in practical matters – दुनियादार → ❌ Opposite of "naive"
• Hospitable – welcoming and generous to guests – मेहमाननवाज़ → ❌ Unrelated
• Simple – innocent, uncomplicated, or not worldly – सरल / भोला → ✅ Correct synonym
So, naive is synonymous with simple – सरल or भोला. - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Naïve’ from the given sentence.
After years of working in politics, she had become cynical and jaded, convinced that all politicians were corrupt and that the system was rigged against the people.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Cynical
Answer: d) Cynical
• The word “Naïve” means innocent, simple, or lacking experience or judgement (भोला-भाला / अनुभवहीन)
• Its antonym is “cynical”, which means distrustful of others’ motives or believing people are selfish and dishonest (निंदक / संदेह करने वाला)
Option meanings with Hindi:
• Jaded – tired or bored after too much of something (थका हुआ / ऊबा हुआ)
• Convinced – completely sure or certain (आश्वस्त)
• Corrupt – dishonest or immoral (भ्रष्ट)
• Cynical – distrustful and negative-minded (निंदक / अविश्वासी) ✔️Opposite of naïve
So, Naïve ≠ Cynical, making Cynical the most appropriate antonym.
Examples
- “It was naive of him to trust a stranger so quickly.”
naive – questions
What is the meaning of naive in Hindi?
naive means “भोला, अनुभवहीन” in Hindi. In English: Lacking experience or judgment; easily deceived
What are the synonyms of naive?
Synonyms of naive: gullible, innocent, inexperienced, credulous.
What is the opposite of naive?
Antonyms of naive: sophisticated, worldly, experienced.
Has naive been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – naive has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.