seem naive
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To appear to be naive based on observation.
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- His optimism might seem naive to those who have faced more hardship.
- At first, her ideas about changing the world seemed a bit naive.
- Do I seem naive for believing everyone has good intentions?
- The new intern's questions sometimes seem surprisingly naive.
- Their simple approach to the complex problem could seem naive but was effective.
- It would seem naive to expect such a quick resolution without further negotiation.
- She didn't want to seem naive, so she tried to act knowledgeable.
- Given the circumstances, his trust in strangers might seem naive.
- He continues to seem rather naive about the harsh realities of politics.
- Some might argue that his innocence makes him seem naive.