sim·ple·mind·ed
| \ ˌsim-pəl-ˈmīn-dəd
, ˈsim-pəl-ˌmīn- \
, ˈsim-pəl-ˌmīn- \
Definition of simpleminded
: devoid of subtlety : unsophisticated
also
: foolish
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Synonyms
- aw-shucks,
- dewy,
- dewy-eyed,
- green,
- ingenuous,
- innocent,
- naïf
- (or naif),
- naive
- (or naïve),
- primitive,
- simple,
- uncritical,
- unknowing,
- unsophisticated,
- unsuspecting,
- unsuspicious,
- unwary,
- unworldly,
- wide-eyed
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“Simpleminded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simpleminded. Accessed 23 Jul. 2021.
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simpleminded
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English Language Learners Definition of simpleminded
: not very intelligent
: having or showing a lack of good sense or judgment
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The first known use of simpleminded was in 1749
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