Simpleminded: meaning, definitions and examples
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simpleminded
[ หsษชmplหmaษชndษชd ]
character trait
Simpleminded refers to a person who lacks intelligence or is overly naive and innocent. This can also imply a lack of complexity in thought or reasoning, leading to a simplistic understanding of the world.
Synonyms
gullible, naive, simple, unintelligent, unsophisticated.
Examples of usage
- He was often considered simpleminded for his inability to grasp complex concepts.
- Her simpleminded approach to solving problems sometimes led to unintended consequences.
- Despite being simpleminded, he had a kind heart and was loved by all.
- The story featured a simpleminded character who believed everything he was told.
Translations
Translations of the word "simpleminded" in other languages:
๐ต๐น simples
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฐเคฒเคฎเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช einfachdenkender
๐ฎ๐ฉ sederhana
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพััะพะดััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ prosty
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็ดใช
๐ซ๐ท simple d'esprit
๐ช๐ธ simple
๐น๐ท sade zihinli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุณูุท ุงูุฐูู
๐จ๐ฟ jednoduchรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ jednoduchรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ preprost
๐ฎ๐ธ einfallinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐะฟะฐะนัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแฉแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sadษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ sencillo
Etymology
The word 'simpleminded' is a compound of 'simple' and 'minded', where 'simple' originates from the Latin 'simplex', meaning 'onefold, plain', while 'minded' pertains to mental capacity or state of being. The term began to be used in the early 20th century as a descriptor for individuals who exhibit a low level of understanding or critical thought. It often carries connotations of being innocent or lacking sophistication, which can sometimes be used derogatorily. Over time, simpleminded has been employed in literature and everyday conversation to discuss various characters or people whose thought processes are not only straightforward but also potentially limited. The negative implications of the term often reflect societal attitudes towards intelligence and complexity in thought.