| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: simple (I) + minded
1. : characterized by simplicity : devoid of subtlety : candid , unsophisticated
simpleminded in the fashion that only geniuses can be — Irving Kristol
terrors which the religious belief in demons … aroused in the daily lives of simpleminded men and women — M.R.Cohen
2. : lacking in education or mental capacity : feebleminded , slow
palming off paper imitations of … valuables on the simpleminded ghosts and gods, who take them in all good faith for the genuine articles — J.G.Frazer
3. : marked by foolishness or frivolity : stupid , nonsensical
a simpleminded mistake
simpleminded games, like scattering beans on the floor and handing out straws for the guests to draw them up — Fortune
• sim·ple·mind·ed·ly adverb
• sim·ple·mind·ed·ness noun -es