noun
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
adjective
showing a lack of intelligence or common sense
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It is unkind to refer to someone as a simpleton just because they struggle with certain tasks.
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Don't listen to him, he's just a simpleton who doesn't know what he's talking about.
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That guy is such a simpleton, he can't even tie his own shoelaces.
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In the world of politics, those who underestimate their opponents as simpletons often find themselves outmaneuvered.