Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state or character of being simple-minded.
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- noun The property of being
simple-minded .
Etymologies
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Examples
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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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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.
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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
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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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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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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?
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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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