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naive

[nah-eev] / nɑˈiv /


naïve


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Rothschild, who had already spent years financing agricultural colonies in Ottoman Palestine, regarded Herzl as an energetic but naive dreamer ignorant of the difficult realities on the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"We're not naive when we're invited somewhere," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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

Also, that kind of naive kindness is akin to standing on a busy freeway and gazing at the beauty of the sun.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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