What does NAIFS mean?

Parts of Speech

Naifs is a noun.

Definitions

Naifs refers to people who are innocent and lack experience or sophistication. It can also mean a work of art created by an artist who lacks formal training or is self-taught.

Pronunciations

US: /naɪfs/

UK: /naɪfs/

Origin and Usage

The word naifs comes from the French word "naïf," which means "natural" or "ingenuous." It was first used in English in the early 19th century to describe people who were innocent and unsophisticated. In the art world, a naif is a work of art created by an artist who lacks formal training or is self-taught.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for naifs include innocent, unsophisticated, naive, simple, and inexperienced.

Related Words

Some related five-letter words to naifs include faint, snafu, and snail.

Example Sentences

• Many people saw him as a naif who was easily taken advantage of.
• The artists naif paintings were praised for their childlike simplicity.
• She was so naif that she believed everything he said.