simpleminded

sim·ple·mind·ed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-puh l-mahyn-did, -mahyn-]
- /ˈsɪm pəlˈmaɪn dɪd, -ˌmaɪn-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-puh l-mahyn-did, -mahyn-]
- /ˈsɪm pəlˈmaɪn dɪd, -ˌmaɪn-/

Definitions of simpleminded word

adjective simpleminded free of deceit or guile; artless or unsophisticated. 1
adjective simpleminded lacking in mental acuteness or sense. 1
adjective simpleminded mentally deficient. 1

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Origin of simpleminded

First appearance:

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1735-45; simple + minded

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Parts of speech for Simpleminded

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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simpleminded popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for simpleminded

adj simpleminded

all thumbs — clumsy
blockish — lacking vivacity or imagination; stupid
boneheaded — a foolish or stupid person; blockhead.
butterfingered — a person who frequently drops things; clumsy person.
cloddish — of, relating to, or resembling a clod or boor; doltish; stolid.

adjective simpleminded

loggerheaded — Dull; stupid.
nitwitted — Being like a nitwit; being stupid or foolish.
oafish — a clumsy, stupid person; lout.

All 14 Synonyms of simpleminded

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