English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "now you're just being naive" Mean?

Learn what "now you're just being naive" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Now you're just being naive. Think about what we're building here.

It means the speaker thinks the other person is too innocent, unrealistic, or easy to fool.

From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 9

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone tells another person they are being unrealistic or too trusting.

Usage Scenario

Use this in an argument when criticizing someone's judgment. It can sound insulting or condescending.

Better ways to say it

1
Now you're being naive.
2
You're being naive.
3
That's naive.

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