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simpleminded
[
sim
-p
uh
l-
mahyn
-did
,
-mahyn-
]
sim·ple·mind·ed
/
ˈsɪm
pəlˈmaɪn
dɪd
,
-ˌmaɪn-
/
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[
sim
-p
uh
l-
mahyn
-did
,
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]
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adjective
1.
free of deceit or guile; artless or unsophisticated.
2.
lacking in mental acuteness or sense.
3.
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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