naïve
Example Sentences
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"We're not naive when we're invited somewhere," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
He can’t decide whether she is naive or sophisticated, an earthbound Midwestern girl or the incarnation of the eternal feminine.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The impulse to shop your values isn’t naive.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
It would be naive to think sounds and personalities aren't still carefully curated by talented teams.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Anything I say will make me sound naive.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing naïve
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 9
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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