faux-naïf
[ foh-nah-eef ]
adjective
marked by a pretense of simplicity or innocence; disingenuous.
noun
a person who shrewdly affects an attitude or pose of simplicity or innocence.
Origin of faux-naïf
1Words Nearby faux-naïf
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British Dictionary definitions for faux-naïf
faux-naïf
/ French (fonaif) /
adjective
appearing or seeking to appear simple and unsophisticated: a faux-naïf narration
noun
a person who pretends to be naïve
Origin of faux-naïf
1French: false naïve
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