Definitions:

1. Describes an action done in a simple, innocent, or overly trusting way, often without full understanding, experience, or awareness of complexity, risks, or deceit. ADVERB
   • He naively assumed everyone at the company had his best interest at heart.
2. In a naive manner. ADVERB
   • They entered the competition naively, unaware of how fierce the rivalry would be.
3. In a way that shows a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment. ADVERB
   • I naively thought having wealth would bring happiness.

Synonyms:

• gullibly
• innocently
• trustingly