Simpleton: meaning, definitions and examples

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simpleton

 

[ หˆsษชmplฬฉtษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

naive person

A simpleton is a person who is lacking in common sense or intelligence, often seen as naive or foolish. This term is usually used in a derogatory manner to describe someone who is easily deceived or manipulated.

Synonyms

fool, idiot, naive person

Examples of usage

  • He was often taken advantage of due to being a simpleton.
  • Don't be such a simpleton and believe everything you hear.
Context #2 | Noun

character in literature

In literature, a simpleton is a character archetype often portrayed as a foolish or gullible individual. This character type is commonly used for comic relief or as a contrast to more intelligent characters.

Synonyms

comic relief character, foolish character

Examples of usage

  • The simpleton in the story provided comic relief with his silly antics.
  • The simpleton's naive nature led to humorous situations in the plot.

Translations

Translations of the word "simpleton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น simplรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐเฅเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einfaltspinsel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ orang sederhana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prostak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜็ด”่€… (ใŸใ‚“ใ˜ใ‚…ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท simplet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ simplรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ์ˆœํ•œ ์‚ฌ๋žŒ (dansunhan salam)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostรฝ ฤlovฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prostรกฤik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ (shวŽguฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preproลกฤina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einfallinn maรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะฟะฐะนั‹ะผ ะฐะดะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sadษ™ insan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ simplรณn

Etymology

The term 'simpleton' has roots in Middle English, where 'simple' referred to someone of humble or lowly status. Over time, it evolved to mean a person lacking intelligence or wit. The derogatory connotation of 'simpleton' emerged in the 17th century, depicting individuals as foolish or easily deceived. Despite its negative undertones, the word remains in use to describe someone perceived as naive or gullible.

See also: simplicity, simplified, simplify, simplistic, simply.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,741, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.