definitions

faux-naïf

[ foh-nah-eef ]
/ ˈfoʊ nɑˈif /

adjective

marked by a pretense of simplicity or innocence; disingenuous.

noun

a person who shrewdly affects an attitude or pose of simplicity or innocence.

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Nearby words

fauve, fauvism, fauvist, faux, faux pas, faux-naïf, fauxbourdon, fava bean, fave, favela, favelado

Origin of faux-naïf

From French, dating back to 1940–45; see origin at faux, naive
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British Dictionary definitions for faux-naif

faux-naïf

/ French (fonaif) /

adjective

appearing or seeking to appear simple and unsophisticateda faux-naïf narration

noun

a person who pretends to be naïve

Word Origin for faux-naïf

French: false naïve
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