A word to describe our lack of concern with the world as children
A word to describe our inability to see beyond ourselves, something to do with our innocence that doesn't allow us to see it.
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You may have of heard of the saying, “I guess that’s when the reality really hit me.”, but you never truly understand this until you come to say it for yourself. We have come so far into our complacency in this society as to believe that we live in a “colorblind” society. I take this back to our ____ minds...
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A word to describe our inability to see beyond ourselves, something to do with our innocence that doesn't allow us to see it.
Here is what I am writing:
You may have of heard of the saying, “I guess that’s when the reality really hit me.”, but you never truly understand this until you come to say it for yourself. We have come so far into our complacency in this society as to believe that we live in a “colorblind” society. I take this back to our ____ minds...
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A word to describe our inability to see beyond ourselves, something to do with our innocence that doesn't allow us to see it.
Here is what I am writing:
You may have of heard of the saying, “I guess that’s when the reality really hit me.”, but you never truly understand this until you come to say it for yourself. We have come so far into our complacency in this society as to believe that we live in a “colorblind” society. I take this back to our ____ minds...
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A word to describe our inability to see beyond ourselves, something to do with our innocence that doesn't allow us to see it.
Here is what I am writing:
You may have of heard of the saying, “I guess that’s when the reality really hit me.”, but you never truly understand this until you come to say it for yourself. We have come so far into our complacency in this society as to believe that we live in a “colorblind” society. I take this back to our ____ minds...
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Innocence is a concept often accociated to children:
Innocent:
- having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life.
- I take this back to our innocent minds.
also:
Ingenuous or candid, sencere:
- free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation.
Dictionary.com
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You should consider naive which implies innocent but more importantly also lacking in experience or knowledge (to go with the context of “I guess that’s when the reality really hit me.”)
I take this back to our naive minds...
M-W:
naive
adjective
Simple Definition
: having or showing a lack of experience or
knowledge : innocent or simple
Full Definition:
2
a : deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment
a naive belief that all people are good
I was young and naive at the
time, and I didn't think anything bad could happen to me.
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It wouldn't entirely fit your example sentence,and it isn't a single word but the term Infant Solipsism seems to cover the concept you describe.
Infant solipsism
Some developmental psychologists believe that infants are solipsist, and that eventually children infer that others have experiences much like theirs and reject solipsism (see Infant cognitive development).
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'Oblivious' would be the right word. It means not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you.
But the word 'carefree' can also be used to project a more positive meaning.
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I propose 'Non-chalance' because the best English is French.
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carefree;insouciant;happy go lucky.
She remembered carefree summers at the beach.
with insouciant, the definition goes like pretty much these other words.
A happy-go-lucky girl. Licensed from iStockPhoto. adjective. The definitionof happy-go-lucky is someone who is generally easygoing and carefree. An easygoing kid who takes things as they come is an example of someone who would be described as happy-go-lucky.
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– Andrew Leach♦
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well guess i can't justify myself in this case. I'm writing these three for I remembered them used in a context befitting, at least seems so, to what the original poster is asking. lesson learned though: will provide compelling evidence next time.
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Innocence is a concept often accociated to children:
Innocent:
- having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life.
- I take this back to our innocent minds.
also:
Ingenuous or candid, sencere:
- free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation.
Dictionary.com
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Innocence is a concept often accociated to children:
Innocent:
- having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life.
- I take this back to our innocent minds.
also:
Ingenuous or candid, sencere:
- free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation.
Dictionary.com
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Innocence is a concept often accociated to children:
Innocent:
- having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life.
- I take this back to our innocent minds.
also:
Ingenuous or candid, sencere:
- free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation.
Dictionary.com
Innocence is a concept often accociated to children:
Innocent:
- having no knowledge of the unpleasant and evil things in life.
- I take this back to our innocent minds.
also:
Ingenuous or candid, sencere:
- free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation.
Dictionary.com
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answered Nov 17 '16 at 7:22
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You should consider naive which implies innocent but more importantly also lacking in experience or knowledge (to go with the context of “I guess that’s when the reality really hit me.”)
I take this back to our naive minds...
M-W:
naive
adjective
Simple Definition
: having or showing a lack of experience or
knowledge : innocent or simple
Full Definition:
2
a : deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment
a naive belief that all people are good
I was young and naive at the
time, and I didn't think anything bad could happen to me.
add a comment |
You should consider naive which implies innocent but more importantly also lacking in experience or knowledge (to go with the context of “I guess that’s when the reality really hit me.”)
I take this back to our naive minds...
M-W:
naive
adjective
Simple Definition
: having or showing a lack of experience or
knowledge : innocent or simple
Full Definition:
2
a : deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment
a naive belief that all people are good
I was young and naive at the
time, and I didn't think anything bad could happen to me.
add a comment |
You should consider naive which implies innocent but more importantly also lacking in experience or knowledge (to go with the context of “I guess that’s when the reality really hit me.”)
I take this back to our naive minds...
M-W:
naive
adjective
Simple Definition
: having or showing a lack of experience or
knowledge : innocent or simple
Full Definition:
2
a : deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment
a naive belief that all people are good
I was young and naive at the
time, and I didn't think anything bad could happen to me.
You should consider naive which implies innocent but more importantly also lacking in experience or knowledge (to go with the context of “I guess that’s when the reality really hit me.”)
I take this back to our naive minds...
M-W:
naive
adjective
Simple Definition
: having or showing a lack of experience or
knowledge : innocent or simple
Full Definition:
2
a : deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment
a naive belief that all people are good
I was young and naive at the
time, and I didn't think anything bad could happen to me.
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It wouldn't entirely fit your example sentence,and it isn't a single word but the term Infant Solipsism seems to cover the concept you describe.
Infant solipsism
Some developmental psychologists believe that infants are solipsist, and that eventually children infer that others have experiences much like theirs and reject solipsism (see Infant cognitive development).
add a comment |
It wouldn't entirely fit your example sentence,and it isn't a single word but the term Infant Solipsism seems to cover the concept you describe.
Infant solipsism
Some developmental psychologists believe that infants are solipsist, and that eventually children infer that others have experiences much like theirs and reject solipsism (see Infant cognitive development).
add a comment |
It wouldn't entirely fit your example sentence,and it isn't a single word but the term Infant Solipsism seems to cover the concept you describe.
Infant solipsism
Some developmental psychologists believe that infants are solipsist, and that eventually children infer that others have experiences much like theirs and reject solipsism (see Infant cognitive development).
It wouldn't entirely fit your example sentence,and it isn't a single word but the term Infant Solipsism seems to cover the concept you describe.
Infant solipsism
Some developmental psychologists believe that infants are solipsist, and that eventually children infer that others have experiences much like theirs and reject solipsism (see Infant cognitive development).
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'Oblivious' would be the right word. It means not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you.
But the word 'carefree' can also be used to project a more positive meaning.
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– Andrew Leach♦
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Thanks. Understood. Done ! :)
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'Oblivious' would be the right word. It means not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you.
But the word 'carefree' can also be used to project a more positive meaning.
1
Please don't just link. Please quote (and link). See the other answers.
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
Thanks. Understood. Done ! :)
– Explorer
14 hours ago
add a comment |
'Oblivious' would be the right word. It means not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you.
But the word 'carefree' can also be used to project a more positive meaning.
'Oblivious' would be the right word. It means not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you.
But the word 'carefree' can also be used to project a more positive meaning.
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Please don't just link. Please quote (and link). See the other answers.
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
Thanks. Understood. Done ! :)
– Explorer
14 hours ago
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Please don't just link. Please quote (and link). See the other answers.
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
Thanks. Understood. Done ! :)
– Explorer
14 hours ago
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Please don't just link. Please quote (and link). See the other answers.
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
Please don't just link. Please quote (and link). See the other answers.
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
Thanks. Understood. Done ! :)
– Explorer
14 hours ago
Thanks. Understood. Done ! :)
– Explorer
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I propose 'Non-chalance' because the best English is French.
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Oops, written 'nonchalance'...
– Evenshoshan
13 hours ago
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I propose 'Non-chalance' because the best English is French.
New contributor
1
Oops, written 'nonchalance'...
– Evenshoshan
13 hours ago
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I propose 'Non-chalance' because the best English is French.
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I propose 'Non-chalance' because the best English is French.
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Oops, written 'nonchalance'...
– Evenshoshan
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Oops, written 'nonchalance'...
– Evenshoshan
13 hours ago
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Oops, written 'nonchalance'...
– Evenshoshan
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Oops, written 'nonchalance'...
– Evenshoshan
13 hours ago
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carefree;insouciant;happy go lucky.
She remembered carefree summers at the beach.
with insouciant, the definition goes like pretty much these other words.
A happy-go-lucky girl. Licensed from iStockPhoto. adjective. The definitionof happy-go-lucky is someone who is generally easygoing and carefree. An easygoing kid who takes things as they come is an example of someone who would be described as happy-go-lucky.
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Please see the other answers, and how they justify the words they suggest. Why are these words suitable?
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
well guess i can't justify myself in this case. I'm writing these three for I remembered them used in a context befitting, at least seems so, to what the original poster is asking. lesson learned though: will provide compelling evidence next time.
– user330039
14 hours ago
add a comment |
carefree;insouciant;happy go lucky.
She remembered carefree summers at the beach.
with insouciant, the definition goes like pretty much these other words.
A happy-go-lucky girl. Licensed from iStockPhoto. adjective. The definitionof happy-go-lucky is someone who is generally easygoing and carefree. An easygoing kid who takes things as they come is an example of someone who would be described as happy-go-lucky.
New contributor
1
Please see the other answers, and how they justify the words they suggest. Why are these words suitable?
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
well guess i can't justify myself in this case. I'm writing these three for I remembered them used in a context befitting, at least seems so, to what the original poster is asking. lesson learned though: will provide compelling evidence next time.
– user330039
14 hours ago
add a comment |
carefree;insouciant;happy go lucky.
She remembered carefree summers at the beach.
with insouciant, the definition goes like pretty much these other words.
A happy-go-lucky girl. Licensed from iStockPhoto. adjective. The definitionof happy-go-lucky is someone who is generally easygoing and carefree. An easygoing kid who takes things as they come is an example of someone who would be described as happy-go-lucky.
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carefree;insouciant;happy go lucky.
She remembered carefree summers at the beach.
with insouciant, the definition goes like pretty much these other words.
A happy-go-lucky girl. Licensed from iStockPhoto. adjective. The definitionof happy-go-lucky is someone who is generally easygoing and carefree. An easygoing kid who takes things as they come is an example of someone who would be described as happy-go-lucky.
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Please see the other answers, and how they justify the words they suggest. Why are these words suitable?
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
well guess i can't justify myself in this case. I'm writing these three for I remembered them used in a context befitting, at least seems so, to what the original poster is asking. lesson learned though: will provide compelling evidence next time.
– user330039
14 hours ago
add a comment |
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Please see the other answers, and how they justify the words they suggest. Why are these words suitable?
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
well guess i can't justify myself in this case. I'm writing these three for I remembered them used in a context befitting, at least seems so, to what the original poster is asking. lesson learned though: will provide compelling evidence next time.
– user330039
14 hours ago
1
1
Please see the other answers, and how they justify the words they suggest. Why are these words suitable?
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
Please see the other answers, and how they justify the words they suggest. Why are these words suitable?
– Andrew Leach♦
14 hours ago
well guess i can't justify myself in this case. I'm writing these three for I remembered them used in a context befitting, at least seems so, to what the original poster is asking. lesson learned though: will provide compelling evidence next time.
– user330039
14 hours ago
well guess i can't justify myself in this case. I'm writing these three for I remembered them used in a context befitting, at least seems so, to what the original poster is asking. lesson learned though: will provide compelling evidence next time.
– user330039
14 hours ago
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