Naively and Underhandedly
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Naively
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
Underhandedly is an antonym for naively.
Underhandedly
Underhandedly adverb - Slyly and secretly.
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Synonyms for Underhandedly
Naively is an antonym for underhandedly.
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