be naive

Example Sentences

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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

Don’t freak out, but don’t be naive, either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

"It would be naive to assume that there isn't a downside... If companies just use AI to find efficiencies, we're not going to see the upside to the UK economy or any economy."

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

“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