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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

  1. fauve,
  2. fauvism,
  3. fauvist,
  4. faux,
  5. faux pas,
  6. fauxbourdon,
  7. fava bean,
  8. fave,
  9. favela,
  10. 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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