prove naive
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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.