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.
Words nearby faux-naïf
faute de mieux,
fauteuil,
fauve,
faux,
faux pas,
faux-naïf,
fauxbourdon,
fava bean,
fave,
favela,
favelado
British Dictionary definitions for faux-naif
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
Word Origin for faux-naïf
French: false naïve