simpleness

noun

Definition of simplenessnext
1
as in simplicity
the quality or state of being simple and sincere the simpleness of the villagers was so disarming that she temporarily abandoned her natural cynicism

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2
as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind his sweetness was more important to them than his simpleness

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3
as in naiveté
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence there's a good-hearted simpleness about her that makes her easy prey for scams

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  1. simplicity
  2. thickness
  3. innocence
  4. sincerity
  5. density
  6. stupidity
Noun
  • But the liver had been seared to perfection in lard and expertly seasoned, so the dish was a triumph of simplicity.
    Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Additionally, the burial will no longer involve the use of three coffins made of cypress, lead, and oak, marking a significant departure from tradition in favor of simplicity.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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  • Its thickness compared to Earth’s diameter is similar to how thick an apple’s skin is to its diameter.
    Andrew Gase, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This serum will help support visible thickness and strength, reduce hair breakage, and replenish nutrients directly at the scalp.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of thickness
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  • Currently, Paxton, who has maintained his innocence while not publicly commenting on the allegations against him, is scheduled to be deposed in Austin on Feb. 1.
    Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and maintained his innocence, continuing to falsely claim there was fraud.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of innocence
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  • In addition to learning content, your audience needs to believe in the sincerity of the speaker.
    Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • During our conversation, Heidecker spoke about Slipping Away, the challenges of embracing sincerity, how his musical career has developed and flourished, the end of the world, and why his next record might need to be funny.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
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  • As part of the proposal that the City Council will consider Tuesday, Mahan and Councilmembers Dev Davis and Pam Foley have asked city staff to develop a process with clear submission requirements and objective criteria for evaluating project proposals, such as density levels or housing production.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Passenger density also adds another layer of difficulty.
    Julie Song, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • That may not be a huge sum of money in a county with an annual operating budget of nearly $5 billion, but it’s got to rank high in sheer stupidity or at least neglect.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
  • But in Judge’s intentionally crass lament (which somehow becomes more prescient and troublesome by the day), our rampant national boorishness and stupidity was sort of the point.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
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