naïve
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Another area where naive assumptions are made is in the resale market of real estate abroad.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
The fact that Vance and his team weren’t ready even to stay over one night suggests either that they were very naive or that they knew the trip was a dead end.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
His sentiment was so naive it led Fox News’ Jesse Watters to remark, “I’m not sure you totally get what people feel about that.”
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
Education has become an outdated concept embraced only by us old and naive alumni.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Maybe I was just being naive, but I figured we were going to be okay, me, my mom, my dad—although I had my doubts about Erie.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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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