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单词 simplemindedness
释义

simpleminded

adjective

sim·​ple·​mind·​ed ˌsim-pəl-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce simpleminded (audio)
ˈsim-pəl-ˌmīn-
: devoid of subtlety : unsophisticated
also : foolish
simplemindedly adverb
simplemindedness noun

Synonyms

  • aw-shucks
  • dewy
  • dewy-eyed
  • green
  • ingenuous
  • innocent
  • naïf
  • naif
  • naive
  • naïve
  • primitive
  • simple
  • uncritical
  • unknowing
  • unsophisticated
  • unsuspecting
  • unsuspicious
  • unwary
  • unworldly
  • wide-eyed
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Example Sentences

a superstitious and very simpleminded man He took a simpleminded approach to the problem.
Recent Examples on the Web American democracy, as in the Electoral College, accommodates considerations more complex than simpleminded majoritarianism. George Will, chicagotribune.com, 3 May 2018 And with a smirking Clint Eastwood as the soldier, the story—which Cullinan told entirely from the points of view of the women—became a simpleminded demonstration of how devious women are. Charles Taylor, Newsweek, 22 June 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

simplemindedness

noun

as in simplicity
the quality or state of being simple and sincere the simplemindedness of the villagers was at times winning and at others worrisome

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • simplicity
  • naturalness
  • innocence
  • naïveté
  • sincerity
  • ignorance
  • ingenuousness
  • naivete
  • naivety
  • naïvety
  • guilelessness
  • artlessness
  • naiveté
  • naiveness
  • unworldliness
  • optimism
  • unsophistication
  • simpleness
  • greenness
  • honesty
  • idealism
  • frankness
  • callowness
  • straightforwardness
  • viridity
  • inexperience
  • unpretentiousness
  • childishness
  • openness
  • candor
  • insularity
  • carelessness
  • unaffectedness
  • thoughtlessness
  • unawareness
  • heedlessness
  • genuineness
  • parochialism
  • obliviousness
  • impressionability
  • credulousness
  • gullibility
  • impracticality
  • rawness
  • provincialism
  • credulity
  • coltishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • cynicism
  • sophistication
  • worldliness
  • dishonesty
  • artificiality
  • artfulness
  • insincerity
  • pretentiousness
  • incredulity
  • disbelief
  • knowingness
  • deviousness
  • suspiciousness
  • skepticism
  • pessimism
  • caution
  • wariness
  • affectedness
  • carefulness
  • maturity
  • doubtfulness
  • street smarts
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