simple minded

adjective

free of deceit or guile; artless or unsophisticated.

lacking in mental acuteness or sense.

mentally deficient.

Also, sim·ple-mind·ed.

Origin:
1735–45; simple + minded

Related forms

sim·ple·mind·ed·ly, adverb

sim·ple·mind·ed·ness, noun

Synonyms
2, 3. stupid, foolish, slow, dull-witted, half-witted.

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