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simpleton

UK
/ˈsɪmpəltən/
US
/ˈsɪmpəltən/

Translations

simpletonnoun
simpletons
pl
UK
/ˈsɪmpəltən/
US
/ˈsɪmpəltən/
simpletTerme courant et plutôt familier pour désigner une personne naïve, sotte ou peu intelligente.
Despite his good intentions, he was often regarded as a simpleton by his peers.
Malgré ses bonnes intentions, il était souvent considéré comme un simplet par ses pairs.
Additional translations
benêtSe dit d’une personne un peu sotte ou facilement dupable; registre courant.
idiotPlus fort et plus insultant; à employer seulement quand l’insulte est nette.
Synonyms
simple-minded person
dullard
blockhead
clod
ignoramus
nincompoop
dunce
fool

Definitions

simpletonnoun
A person lacking in common sense or intelligence.
Despite his good intentions, he was often regarded as a simpleton by his peers.
A silly, foolish, or easily deceived person; a fool.
Only a simpleton would fall for such a transparent trick.
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