slightly naive

Frequency: 7.09.9 per million words

To a small degree; a little naive.

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Examples (10)

  • She was slightly naive to believe everything he told her.
  • His slightly naive optimism was refreshing in the cynical world.
  • The new intern seemed slightly naive about office politics.
  • It would be slightly naive to think that problem has an easy solution.
  • Despite being very intelligent, he remained slightly naive about financial matters.
  • Her approach to dating was perhaps slightly naive, but genuine.
  • They warned him not to be slightly naive when dealing with strangers.
  • I used to be slightly naive myself, so I understand her perspective.
  • The character in the novel is portrayed as charmingly slightly naive.
  • Don't be slightly naive; always question things you hear.