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simple-mindedness

simple-mindedness noun: the property of lacking subtlety or sophistication.

Noun

simple-mindedness (uncountable)

  1. The property of lacking subtlety or sophistication.
  2. The property of lacking mental capacity; feeble-mindedness.

Origin of simple-mindedness

From simple-minded + -ness.

Questions about simple-mindedness

What does simple-mindedness mean?
Simple-mindedness means the property of lacking subtlety or sophistication.
What part of speech is simple-mindedness?
Simple-mindedness is a noun.

Words near simple-mindedness in the dictionary

  1. simple-heartedly
  2. simple-heartedness
  3. simple-lifeish
  4. simple-minded
  5. simple-mindedly
  6. simple-mindedness
  7. simplectic
  8. simpled
  9. simplehearted
  10. simpleheartedly
  11. simpleheartedness

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