simplemindedness

noun

Definition of simplemindednessnext
as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere the simplemindedness of the villagers was at times winning and at others worrisome

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplemindedness
  1. simplicity
  2. innocence
  3. sincerity
  4. ignorance
  5. naivete
Noun
  • Secondly, the industry has perpetuated a culture that values simplicity and tradition over modernization.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Minimalist cocktails will remain popular, focusing on simplicity while delivering complex flavors.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • According to one lawyer, his client proved his innocence with a lie detector test.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The film captures the innocence and magic of childhood, brought to life through collaboration with Salaam Baalak Trust and the insights of NGOs such as the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation and Save the Children.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of innocence
Noun
  • Stiles and Carlino steer the proceedings away from melodrama and broad comedy, rooting the movie in balanced, honest sincerity.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
  • For three seasons in Laramie, Wyo., Allen heaved 75-yard bombs in practice, lived off Applebee’s and charmed teammates with his leadership style, a goofy sincerity and plenty of drinking games.
    Rustin Dodd, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • This Better-Than List calls out those films and filmmakers who triumphed, defeating those who subjugated moviegoers to fear, bias, and ignorance.
    Armond White, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Specialty nurseries devoted to breeding, growing and selling rare and unusual plants are slowly disappearing in Southern California, due to high real estate costs and waning interest (or ignorance) from gardeners and landscape designers.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of ignorance
Noun
  • Tascioni is an exuberant person by nature, which many antagonists mistake for naivete.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Biden’s naivete on the matter can perhaps be excused, but not Trump’s.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of naivete
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