faux-naïf

[ foh-nah-eef ]

adjective
  1. marked by a pretense of simplicity or innocence; disingenuous.

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

Origin of faux-naïf

1
From French, dating back to 1940–45; see origin at faux, naive

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British Dictionary definitions for faux-naïf

faux-naïf

/ French (fonaif) /


adjective
  1. appearing or seeking to appear simple and unsophisticated: a faux-naïf narration

noun
  1. a person who pretends to be naïve

Origin of faux-naïf

1
French: false naïve

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