naïve

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Ellie also says she thinks young people can be naïve, adding that there is a perception that "it happened to them, so it won't happen to me".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"Our data provide important information of which pathogens native snakes may likely have but also which they are likely naïve to. This can inform actions needed to prevent pathogen spillover from captive snakes," Mishin concluded.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

This “Farm” isn’t lacking for good intentions and, in spots, as with Woody Harrelson’s fine casting as the naïve, loyal horse Boxer, one can see glimmers of what a good adaptation might have been.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Although it may seem naïve, on the surface, to stoop to such mundanity — a variation on our era’s “go outside and touch grass” naturalism — Styles may be genuinely onto something.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

I stared down the quiet street, feeling her stumbling beside me, humming a little tune; something fresh, naïve and carefree.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison