simple-minded

British  

adjective

1. stupid; foolish; feeble-minded

2. unsophisticated; artless

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Other Word Forms

• simple-mindedly
  adverb
• simple-mindedness
  noun

Example Sentences

There's no distinction made here for what sources of calcium or vitamin D. Nutrition and health are far more complex than a simple minded read such as this.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2017

Small talk is for “those who are too simple minded or lack the attention span to engage in more weighty conversations.”

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2016

This idea, however, did not strike the simple minded Virginia, as with natural, if not laudable curiosity, she surveyed the handsome young stranger through the window of the hall.

From Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion by Tucker, St. George

I have seen them subsequently, during their second ministry, as simple minded as in their humble retreat.

From History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution by Ryde, H. T.

"Well," said the simple minded deacon, "I am glad you are, for all the neighbors are willing!"

From The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. by Various