Simpleminded vs. Simpleton — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Simpleminded and Simpleton
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Simpleminded
Lacking in subtlety or sophistication; artless or naive
A simple-minded horror movie.
Simple-minded generalizations.
Simpleton
In folklore, a simpleton is a person whose foolish actions are the subject of often-repeated stories. Simpletons are also known as noodles, fools, and gothamites.
Simpleminded
Stupid or silly; foolish.
Simpleton
A person who is felt to be deficient in judgment, good sense, or intelligence; a fool.
Simpleminded
(Offensive) Intellectually disabled.
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Simpleton
(pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
Simpleminded
Stupid.
Simpleton
A person of weak intellect; a silly person.
Simpleminded
Unsophisticated; lacking subtlety.
Simpleton
A person lacking intelligence or common sense
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