seem innocent

Examples (10)

• He tried to seem innocent, but his eyes told a different story.
• Her smile made her seem completely innocent, despite the mischief in her eyes.
• The child's questions seemed innocent enough, but they led to a complex discussion.
• At first, the proposal might seem innocent, but it has hidden consequences.
• He always tries to seem innocent when he's been caught doing something wrong.
• Despite his tough exterior, he could sometimes seem surprisingly innocent.
• The trick made the magician seem so innocent, you'd never suspect his deception.
• She managed to seem utterly innocent even after breaking the vase.
• His remarks, though they seemed innocent, were actually quite sarcastic.
• The young artist's early works often seem very innocent and unpolished.