Naive and Slicker

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Naive adjective - Lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment.

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Slicker is an antonym for naive.

Nearby Words: naively, naivety

Slicker noun - A coat made of water-resistant material.

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Naive is an antonym for slicker in smart topic.

Nearby Words: slick, slicked, slickly, slicking

The name comes from "slicker" being slang for a newborn calf, indicating how naive the newcomer is about the ways of the West.

Source: City Slicker

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