be naive

Example Sentences

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Don’t be naive and assume there aren’t costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I mean, this could be naive, but I feel 100% safe that you are never going to replicate an evening of stand-up at a nigtclub like that.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

It would be naive to say that wasn’t an accelerant.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"This is a rollercoaster of a season. You can't be naive to think this is going to be easy," said England international Rice.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

“Well, I’d rather be naive than whatever it is you are. You only see things that are right in front of your face.”

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon