simpleness

noun

Definition of simplenessnext
1
as in simplicity
the quality or state of being simple and sincere the simpleness of the villagers was so disarming that she temporarily abandoned her natural cynicism

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2
as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind his sweetness was more important to them than his simpleness

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3
as in naiveté
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence there's a good-hearted simpleness about her that makes her easy prey for scams

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  1. simplicity
  2. thickness
  3. innocence
  4. sincerity
  5. density
  6. stupidity
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
  • One of the most striking findings was a widespread reduction in gray matter volume (GMV) and cortical thickness across most areas of the cerebral cortex.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Our favorite mats come in a wide array of materials, thicknesses, and sizes, all for your choosing pleasure.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of thickness
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
  • Much like the moon — which happens to be Cancer's planetary ruler — Mary has an emotional pull that stirs something deep in those around her, effortlessly drawing them into her orbit with her heartfelt sincerity and loving nature.
    Athena Sobhan, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of sincerity
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  • Buffs have been made to various maps in terms of monster density, chests, number of rare and magic monsters, essences, strongboxes, shrines and all of this is without specific Waystone or Tower modifiers.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • These tools emit electromagnetic waves that travel into the soil and bounce back signals that experts use to interpret ground density, soil composition, and even empty spaces.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of density
Noun
  • Watch stupidity and laziness (my much better working title for The End of Work was The End of Laziness) rapidly disappear as technological advance erases so much of what people used to do for a living in favor of living for work.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Their books’ fantasies of martyrdom and religious metaphysics are a feint so as not to recognize the need for socialism at home and abroad, and to obscure American stupidity.
    Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
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