Collocations for "naive"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "naive" in context.
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naive
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a naive [child, tourist, client]
- you're so naive!
- don't be so naive!
- (just) can't believe how naive I was!
- is so naive she believes (that)
- too naive to [see, think, believe, understand, suggest]
- very naive when it comes to [poker, relationships]
- very naive about [politics, relationships]
- was naive about [how, how much, why, where]
- you must be very naive if you [think, believe]
- is a naive way to think
- a naive [thought, argument, outlook, attitude]
- a naive [approach, solution] to the [problem, situation]
- [seen as, thought of as, considered] naive
'naive' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):