prove naive

Frequency: 6.88.2 per million words

To be shown to be naive over time or by evidence.

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Examples (10)

  • His initial trust in the system would prove naive as corruption surfaced.
  • Many of their assumptions about human nature might prove naive in the real world.
  • The young idealist's hopes for quick change were destined to prove naive.
  • Her belief that everyone was inherently good would soon prove naive.
  • Without proper planning, their optimistic projections could easily prove naive.
  • He argued that their simplistic solution would ultimately prove naive.
  • The politician's promises to eradicate poverty quickly began to prove naive.
  • It would be naive to prove that such a complex problem has a simple fix.
  • Their understanding of the market dynamic started to prove naive as competitors emerged.
  • Any attempt to ignore historical precedents is bound to prove naive.