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simple-hearted

[ sim-puhl-hahr-tid ]

adjective

  1. free of deceit; artless; sincere.


simple-hearted

adjective

  1. free from deceit; open; frank; sincere


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Word History and Origins

Origin of simple-hearted1

1350–1400; Middle English symple herted

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Example Sentences

The last vestige of her prejudice against Indians had melted and gone, in the presence of their simple-hearted friendliness.

She's the daughter of the farmer where I spent a summer in Ontario, a good simple-hearted girl, but awfully—well—crude, you know.

Each of these simple-hearted reprobates was too spirited to take a guinea for a kick down a staircase.

The rescued seamen were treated with the greatest kindness by the simple-hearted natives.

Then came Miles and Stephen Hubbersty, who, being more simple-hearted men, would have the meeting held.

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