Definition of simpleton in English:

simpleton

nounˈsɪmp(ə)lt(ə)nˈsɪmpəlt(ə)n

A foolish or gullible person.
stop grinning at me like a simpleton
Example sentencesExamples
- Not content with treating islanders like simpletons unable to purchase a computer for themselves, the Executive turned its patronising gaze upon anyone who has been about for a while.
- He may be a fool, but actual gurning simpletons generally don't make it far in his profession.
- He would spend hours working out the answer to a question that the rest of us simpletons dealt with (probably inadequately) in an hour.
- Her characters are selfish and suspicious simpletons.
- Crazy simpletons are very much in the minority.
- What am I, a simpleton when it comes to golf (among other things), supposed to believe?
- Is God a fool, a simpleton who can be fobbed off with an empty formula of words?
- In today's ‘inclusive’ society, it is okay to denigrate sections of the electorate as simpletons if they are still gripped by the power of faith.
- I am similarly hopeful that you liberal, subjectivist, collectivist simpletons are roundly agitated and annoyed.
- In Shakespeare, probity is the possession of stout-hearted simpletons, such as Florizel, Bassanio, and Duke Orsino.
- On the other hand we can quite easily see when we are being treated as if we were just a pack of easily manipulated simpletons.
- The public have been treated as though they were simpletons at every stage of the project.
- Why should the instability of a few simpletons be the standard bearer for what the rest of us might watch, read, hear, think?
- People think planners are simpletons, local government idiots, but they're not.
- I hated my clansmen, hated them for being ignorant simpletons.
- Whether the theory truly tipped non-violent musers into killers, or whether it merely gave a pretext to psychopaths, simpletons and romantics to commit murders, is unclear.
- But he does not dismiss the Germans as simpletons.
- A collection of simpletons and self serving misfits that do not merit their status and salaries.
- I was mocked as a simpleton when I sang of birds and bees and flowers like a child.
- We would be deeply insulted if someone called us fools or simpletons should have sufficient pride not to insult ourselves by behaving in a manner that would warrant such epithets.
Synonyms
fool, nincompoop, dunce, dullard, ignoramus
informal idiot, imbecile, moron, cretin, halfwit, thicko, thickhead, nitwit, dope, dimwit, dumbo, dummy, donkey, stupid, stupe
British informal twit, nit, numpty, twerp, clot, muggins, juggins, silly billy
Scottish informal nyaff, sumph, gowk
Irish informal gobdaw
North American informal sap, schmuck, lamer
British vulgar slang knobhead
North American vulgar slang asshat
See also: fool

Origin

Mid 17th century: from simple, on the pattern of surnames derived from place names ending in -ton.

Definition of simpleton in US English:

simpleton

nounˈsɪmpəlt(ə)nˈsimpəlt(ə)n

A foolish or gullible person.
stop grinning at me like a simpleton
Example sentencesExamples
- The public have been treated as though they were simpletons at every stage of the project.
- He may be a fool, but actual gurning simpletons generally don't make it far in his profession.
- I hated my clansmen, hated them for being ignorant simpletons.
- Whether the theory truly tipped non-violent musers into killers, or whether it merely gave a pretext to psychopaths, simpletons and romantics to commit murders, is unclear.
- Is God a fool, a simpleton who can be fobbed off with an empty formula of words?
- People think planners are simpletons, local government idiots, but they're not.
- We would be deeply insulted if someone called us fools or simpletons should have sufficient pride not to insult ourselves by behaving in a manner that would warrant such epithets.
- Why should the instability of a few simpletons be the standard bearer for what the rest of us might watch, read, hear, think?
- I was mocked as a simpleton when I sang of birds and bees and flowers like a child.
- Crazy simpletons are very much in the minority.
- In Shakespeare, probity is the possession of stout-hearted simpletons, such as Florizel, Bassanio, and Duke Orsino.
- I am similarly hopeful that you liberal, subjectivist, collectivist simpletons are roundly agitated and annoyed.
- He would spend hours working out the answer to a question that the rest of us simpletons dealt with (probably inadequately) in an hour.
- A collection of simpletons and self serving misfits that do not merit their status and salaries.
- But he does not dismiss the Germans as simpletons.
- Her characters are selfish and suspicious simpletons.
- In today's ‘inclusive’ society, it is okay to denigrate sections of the electorate as simpletons if they are still gripped by the power of faith.
- What am I, a simpleton when it comes to golf (among other things), supposed to believe?
- Not content with treating islanders like simpletons unable to purchase a computer for themselves, the Executive turned its patronising gaze upon anyone who has been about for a while.
- On the other hand we can quite easily see when we are being treated as if we were just a pack of easily manipulated simpletons.
Synonyms
fool, nincompoop, dunce, dullard, ignoramus

Origin

Mid 17th century: from simple, on the pattern of surnames derived from place names ending in -ton.

单词	simpleton
释义	Definition of simpleton in English: simpleton nounˈsɪmp(ə)lt(ə)nˈsɪmpəlt(ə)n A foolish or gullible person. stop grinning at me like a simpleton Example sentencesExamples Not content with treating islanders like simpletons unable to purchase a computer for themselves, the Executive turned its patronising gaze upon anyone who has been about for a while. He may be a fool, but actual gurning simpletons generally don't make it far in his profession. He would spend hours working out the answer to a question that the rest of us simpletons dealt with (probably inadequately) in an hour. Her characters are selfish and suspicious simpletons. Crazy simpletons are very much in the minority. What am I, a simpleton when it comes to golf (among other things), supposed to believe? Is God a fool, a simpleton who can be fobbed off with an empty formula of words? In today's ‘inclusive’ society, it is okay to denigrate sections of the electorate as simpletons if they are still gripped by the power of faith. I am similarly hopeful that you liberal, subjectivist, collectivist simpletons are roundly agitated and annoyed. In Shakespeare, probity is the possession of stout-hearted simpletons, such as Florizel, Bassanio, and Duke Orsino. On the other hand we can quite easily see when we are being treated as if we were just a pack of easily manipulated simpletons. The public have been treated as though they were simpletons at every stage of the project. Why should the instability of a few simpletons be the standard bearer for what the rest of us might watch, read, hear, think? People think planners are simpletons, local government idiots, but they're not. I hated my clansmen, hated them for being ignorant simpletons. Whether the theory truly tipped non-violent musers into killers, or whether it merely gave a pretext to psychopaths, simpletons and romantics to commit murders, is unclear. But he does not dismiss the Germans as simpletons. A collection of simpletons and self serving misfits that do not merit their status and salaries. I was mocked as a simpleton when I sang of birds and bees and flowers like a child. We would be deeply insulted if someone called us fools or simpletons should have sufficient pride not to insult ourselves by behaving in a manner that would warrant such epithets. Synonyms fool, nincompoop, dunce, dullard, ignoramus informal idiot, imbecile, moron, cretin, halfwit, thicko, thickhead, nitwit, dope, dimwit, dumbo, dummy, donkey, stupid, stupe British informal twit, nit, numpty, twerp, clot, muggins, juggins, silly billy Scottish informal nyaff, sumph, gowk Irish informal gobdaw North American informal sap, schmuck, lamer British vulgar slang knobhead North American vulgar slang asshat See also: fool Origin Mid 17th century: from simple, on the pattern of surnames derived from place names ending in -ton. Definition of simpleton in US English: simpleton nounˈsɪmpəlt(ə)nˈsimpəlt(ə)n A foolish or gullible person. stop grinning at me like a simpleton Example sentencesExamples The public have been treated as though they were simpletons at every stage of the project. He may be a fool, but actual gurning simpletons generally don't make it far in his profession. I hated my clansmen, hated them for being ignorant simpletons. Whether the theory truly tipped non-violent musers into killers, or whether it merely gave a pretext to psychopaths, simpletons and romantics to commit murders, is unclear. Is God a fool, a simpleton who can be fobbed off with an empty formula of words? People think planners are simpletons, local government idiots, but they're not. We would be deeply insulted if someone called us fools or simpletons should have sufficient pride not to insult ourselves by behaving in a manner that would warrant such epithets. Why should the instability of a few simpletons be the standard bearer for what the rest of us might watch, read, hear, think? I was mocked as a simpleton when I sang of birds and bees and flowers like a child. Crazy simpletons are very much in the minority. In Shakespeare, probity is the possession of stout-hearted simpletons, such as Florizel, Bassanio, and Duke Orsino. I am similarly hopeful that you liberal, subjectivist, collectivist simpletons are roundly agitated and annoyed. He would spend hours working out the answer to a question that the rest of us simpletons dealt with (probably inadequately) in an hour. A collection of simpletons and self serving misfits that do not merit their status and salaries. But he does not dismiss the Germans as simpletons. Her characters are selfish and suspicious simpletons. In today's ‘inclusive’ society, it is okay to denigrate sections of the electorate as simpletons if they are still gripped by the power of faith. What am I, a simpleton when it comes to golf (among other things), supposed to believe? Not content with treating islanders like simpletons unable to purchase a computer for themselves, the Executive turned its patronising gaze upon anyone who has been about for a while. On the other hand we can quite easily see when we are being treated as if we were just a pack of easily manipulated simpletons. Synonyms fool, nincompoop, dunce, dullard, ignoramus Origin Mid 17th century: from simple, on the pattern of surnames derived from place names ending in -ton.
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