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.