The Width of Railroad Tracks is based on a History that Extends Back to Roman Chariots-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This story is a âWeâve always done it that wayâ tale. It says that the standard distance between railroad rails in the U.S. is four-feet, eight-and-a-half inches.
Noun. 1. naiveness-lack of sophistication or worldliness. naivete, naivety. quality-an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; the quality of mercy is not strained--Shakespeare.
Characterized by hopelessness; filled with gloom. Synonyms: gloomy; darkening; grim. Context examples: gloomy at the thought of what he had to face / gloomy predictions / a gloomy silence / took a grim view of the economy / the darkening mood. Similar: hopeless (without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success)