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simpleminded

sim·ple·mind·ed (sim·ple-mind·ed)

simpleminded (simple-minded)

 
 
pronunciation:
sIm pl maIn dihd
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: not complex or sophisticated.
I was rather simpleminded at that time and believed anything people told me.
definition 2: resulting from a lack of deep and clear thought; foolish, stupid.
Their simpleminded solution had the opposite effect of what they intended.
similar words:
ill-conceived, naive, stupid
definition 3: mentally dull or deficient.
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derivations: simplemindedly (adv.), simplemindedness (n.)