appear naive
Frequency: 7.210.1 per million words
To give the impression of being naive.
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- His innocent questions made him appear quite naive.
- She tried not to appear naive in front of the experienced professionals.
- Sometimes, to appear naive can be a strategic advantage.
- He didn't want to appear naive about the complexities of the business.
- Despite his age, he often managed to appear surprisingly naive.
- The new intern might appear naive, but she learns quickly.
- Don't let yourself appear naive when dealing with shrewd negotiators.
- Her optimistic outlook could sometimes make her appear naive to others.
- To an outsider, their simple lifestyle might appear naive.
- He chose to appear naive to gather more information.