Difference between Childlike and Naif

What is the difference between Childlike and Naif?

Childlike as an adjective is innocent and trustful; credulous; artless while Naif as an adjective is naïve.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: innocent and trustful; credulous; artless of, like, or suitable for a child; meek; submissive

Example sentence: Never lose the childlike wonder. Show gratitude... Don't complain; just work harder... Never give up.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Naïve.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One who is naïve.

We hope you now know whether to use Childlike or Naif in your sentence.