noun
- a person who lacks intelligence or common sense; a foolish person
Usage: often considered mildly offensive
Examples
- Don’t be such a simpleton—think before you act.
- The villain in the story was portrayed as a harmless simpleton.
- She called him a simpleton for believing such an obvious lie.
- The simpleton wandered into the wrong building three times.
- Despite being labeled a simpleton, he had a kind heart.
- The comedy featured a lovable simpleton as the main character.