naïve
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Naive, blundering hobbyists and reckless pranksters can also veer into restricted airspace, setting off alarms and potentially shutting down airport traffic.
From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025
"Naive, selfish, egotistical, ignorant. A lot of words to describe that interaction with Shipnuck," McIlroy said.
From Fox News • Feb. 22, 2022
Naive journalist turned soldier Marion Hargrove tests the patience of his superior officer, Sergeant Cramp.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2020
Naive and awkward, their guest’s sinister intentions quickly become clear.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2017
Naive as the statement was, he didn’t think Cal was naive.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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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