1. people who lack intelligence or common sense; foolish people
Usage: plural of simpleton; often considered mildly offensive

Examples

• The con artist easily tricked the simpletons into giving him their money.
• Don’t treat your students like simpletons; they’re capable of understanding complex ideas.
• The villagers were portrayed as simpletons in the old comedy film.
• Only simpletons would believe such an obvious lie.
• The scammer targeted elderly people, thinking they were simpletons.
• She felt insulted when her boss spoke to her as if she were one of the simpletons.