Naively and Shiftily

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Naively adverb - Without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration.

Usage example: she naively admitted to the job interviewer that she actually had little work experience

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Shiftily is an antonym for naively.

Nearby Words: naive, naivety

Shiftily adverb - In a shifty manner.

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Naively is an antonym for shiftily.

Nearby Words: shifty, shiftiness

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