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simple-mindedness

Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The state or character of being simple-minded.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun The property of being simple-minded.

Etymologies

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From simple-minded +‎ -ness

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Examples

  • Aquinas would have scoffed at such simple-mindedness.

    Matt J. Rossano: Thomas Aquinas: Saint of Evolutionary Psychologist? Matt J. Rossano 2010

  • Her approach isn't the stuff of legends ... she merely preys upon the bigotry, the simple-mindedness, the hatred, and the fear of those who don't see the need to ever travel within 10 miles of their place of birth.

    CNN Poll: Favorable view of Palin dipping 2009

  • Certainly the examples Biespiel provides to support his assertion do little to give it credibility: Allen Ginsburg certainly had plenty to "say" in the public realm, but who doesn't think that a good deal of what he said now seems -- probably seemed at the time -- ratherembarrassing in its simple-mindedness?

    May 2010 2010

  • Aquinas would have scoffed at such simple-mindedness.

    Matt J. Rossano: Thomas Aquinas: Saint of Evolutionary Psychologist? Matt J. Rossano 2010

  • Certainly the examples Biespiel provides to support his assertion do little to give it credibility: Allen Ginsburg certainly had plenty to "say" in the public realm, but who doesn't think that a good deal of what he said now seems -- probably seemed at the time -- ratherembarrassing in its simple-mindedness?

    Saying Something 2010

  • Certainly the examples Biespiel provides to support his assertion do little to give it credibility: Allen Ginsburg certainly had plenty to "say" in the public realm, but who doesn't think that a good deal of what he said now seems -- probably seemed at the time -- ratherembarrassing in its simple-mindedness?

    The Reading Experience 2010

  • Certainly the examples Biespiel provides to support his assertion do little to give it credibility: Allen Ginsburg certainly had plenty to "say" in the public realm, but who doesn't think that a good deal of what he said now seems -- probably seemed at the time -- ratherembarrassing in its simple-mindedness?

    Poetry 2010

  • Her approach isn't the battle strategy of legends ... she merely preys upon the bigotry, the simple-mindedness, the hatred, and the fear of those who don't see the need to ever travel within 10 miles of their place of birth.

    Palin's PAC steps up contributions to GOP candidates 2009

  • Certainly the examples Biespiel provides to support his assertion do little to give it credibility: Allen Ginsburg certainly had plenty to "say" in the public realm, but who doesn't think that a good deal of what he said now seems -- probably seemed at the time -- ratherembarrassing in its simple-mindedness?

    Outside the Realm of Poetry 2010

  • Aquinas would have scoffed at such simple-mindedness.

    Matt J. Rossano: Thomas Aquinas: Saint of Evolutionary Psychologist? Matt J. Rossano 2010

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