simpleminded
or sim·ple-mind·ed
[ sim-puhl-mahyn-did, -mahyn- ]
/ ˈsɪm pəlˈmaɪn dɪd, -ˌmaɪn- /
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adjective
free of deceit or guile; artless or unsophisticated.
lacking in mental acuteness or sense.
mentally deficient.
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OTHER WORDS FROM simpleminded
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British Dictionary definitions for simpleminded
simple-minded
adjective
stupid; foolish; feeble-minded
unsophisticated; artless
Derived forms of simple-minded
simple-mindedly, adverbsimple-mindedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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