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simpleminded

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adjective sim·ple·mind·ed \ˌsim-pəl-ˈmīn-dəd, ˈsim-pəl-ˌmīn-\

Definition of simpleminded

  1. :  devoid of subtlety :  unsophisticated; also :  foolish

simplemindedly

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simplemindedness

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Examples of simpleminded in a Sentence

  1. a superstitious and very simpleminded man

  2. He took a simpleminded approach to the problem.

First Known Use of simpleminded

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simpleminded Synonyms

Synonyms
aw-shucks, dewy, dewy-eyed, green, ingenuous, innocent, naïf (or naif), primitive, simple, naive, uncritical, unknowing, unsophisticated, unsuspecting, unsuspicious, unwary, unworldly, wide-eyed
Antonyms
cosmopolitan, experienced, knowing, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise
Related Words
callow, childish, immature, inexperienced, raw; childlike, idealistic, impractical, unrealistic; believing, credulous, gullible (also gullable), susceptible, trustful, trusting, unguarded; beguiled, duped, gulled, tricked; careless, heedless, thoughtless
Near Antonyms
critical, cynical, doubting, incredulous, skeptical, suspecting, suspicious, unconvinced; careful, cautious, guarded, leery (also leary), wary, watchful; down-to-earth, hardheaded, pragmatic (also pragmatical), realistic, sober; street-smart, streetwise

SIMPLEMINDED Defined for English Language Learners

simpleminded

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Definition of simpleminded for English Language Learners

  • : not very intelligent

  • : having or showing a lack of good sense or judgment

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