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
  • Though limited in services like in-room dining, the cost-effective hotel prioritizes simplicity over luxury.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
  • For bags that prioritize simplicity with minimal frills on the inside, consider Leatherology’s Framed Toiletry Bag.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Or consider another possible tweak to standard dimensions that would boost a building’s versatility: modifying its thickness, especially toward the bottom.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The thickness of the icing will determine its drying time.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thickness
Noun
  • Cuellar, who won reelection in November despite the federal indictment against him, maintains his innocence.
    David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Despite this potential motive, Curtis maintained his innocence from the start.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of innocence
Noun
  • There are reasons to doubt the sincerity of HTS’s moderate turn.
    Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of sincerity
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  • Their density means that they are tightly gravitationally bound and are therefore very stable.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The models are proprietary but take into account many factors, including meteorological conditions, an area’s topography, the amount of brush and other nearby fuel, and a community’s building density.
    Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • Navalny’s memoir deftly exposes the infinite vices in the current Russian government that rewards venality, cowardice and stupidity but punishes integrity, brains and the courage to speak truth to power.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
  • That may not be a huge sum of money in a county with an annual operating budget of nearly $5 billion, but it’s got to rank high in sheer stupidity or at least neglect.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
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