naïve
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I have a painfully naive fantasy of being a war correspondent, but that’s not what this is.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
And after the world sank into crisis in 2008, soon after his retirement in 2006, his decision not to do anything to rein in the mortgage markets was viewed as naive.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
He's not naive, he knows how brutally hard this is going to be against Morocco.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Maybe it’s idealist and naive, or apple-pie-in-the-sky wishful thinking, but I believe that they can win.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
He added, “Sure!” maybe just in case I was naive enough to believe the Sonnets were something I’d have to consult daily, like some kind of guide for living or dating.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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