— simplemindedly , adv. — simplemindedness , n.
/sim"peuhl muyn"did, -muyn'-/ , adj.
1. free of deceit or guile; artless or unsophisticated.
2. lacking in mental acuteness or sense.
3. mentally deficient. Also, simple-minded .
[ 1735-45; SIMPLE + MINDED ]
Syn. 2, 3. stupid, foolish, slow, dull-witted, half-witted.